Grow your autumn garden

Mid autumn… Now there's a definite chill in the air along with crisp nights and foggy mornings. While the soil isn't too cold yet, autumn is the time to prepare and plant for winter crops. As the month progresses, the first tinges of autumn colour will be seen on deciduous trees – leaves of brilliant reds, oranges and golds will gradually fade and drop, carpeting the ground and swirling in the wind. Autumn is a time of transition. Summer’s bountiful harvest is over but the cool season’s flowers, fruits and...