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The Gardening Year - September

Events and Occasions

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show

Malvern Autumn Garden & Country Show

Flower/Plants

Fruit/Vegetables

Greenhouse

General

Prune rambling roses

Plant out rooted strawberry runners into new beds

Pick off the lower leaves from tomatoes to allow light and air to reach the fruits

Hoe borders to keep weeds down

Cut back perennials once they have finished flowering

Sow outdoors: hardy spring onions, lettuces, salads and Chinese cabbages

Keep poinsettias in the dark for 14 hours a day to encourage colourful bract formation

Prepare areas for sowing new lawns during showery weather

Collect seed from perennials and store in a cool place

Sow parsley in pots for picking in winter

Close vents at night as the weather turns cooler

Trim hedges and topiary into shape

Take cuttings of lavender

Plant out Japanese onion sets and garlic

Keep grow bags well watered

Buy spring bulbs

Cut everlasting flowers and seed heads for use in indoor arrangements

Cut down raspberry canes once they have finished cropping

Start watering indoor cyclamen to promote new growth

Order sweet-pea seed for autumn planting