Garden Footnotes
Your month-by-month guide and job-list for an easy, edible garden. This is a space where I share my unique and seasonal approach to gardening.
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January: Bare Roots & Winter Structure
January often feels like the garden’s asleep, but it’s one of the best months for setting up a space that will quietly look after itself for years. A couple of hours outdoors now can save you weeks of effort later.
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Plant bare-root trees & shrubs. Cheaper ...
Jan 01, 2026
bare root planting
edible gardens
family-friendly gardening
january garden jobs
winter gardens
October: Plant Now for Resilience
October is a real pivot point in the year. The garden is slowing down, but there’s still plenty you can do now that will save effort later. Think of it as “future-proofing” — a few small jobs this month can set you up for years of easy harvests and less firefighting.
🛠 Jobs for October (low-main...
by Mike Carthew —
Oct 01, 2025
autumn gardening
edible gardens
family friendly gardening
low-maintenance gardening
monthly garden jobs
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