October : Miscellaneous
- Renew mulch around rose beds and shrubs
- Loosen packed down mulch
- Remove dead stems and trash from flower beds
Information gathered from Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Gardening Calendar
Month: October 2020
Gardening Calendar
October : Shrubs
- Plant shrubs
- Water as needed
- Mulch shrubs that do not have mulch
Information gathered from Alabama Cooperative Extension System
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Tips to help your garden flourish
Using herbs:
Mint
Add mint to bathwater to increase energy and soothe aches and pain.
Dried Rosemary
Dried rosemary sachets in your closet repel insects.
Harvesting Basil
Clip down six leaf nodes below blooms. This will encourage leaf growth.
Harvesting Dill
Clip fresh leaves at stem as needed.
Drying Oregano
Cut in the morning after dew has dried. Hang in small bunches upside down. When dry, remove leaves and store in a glass container.
Gardening Calendar
October : Fruits & Nuts
- Plant strawberries in south Alabama
- Clean up orchard area
- Remove broken limbs, old fruit and debris from orchard area
Information gathered from Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The expansion of the MBG Daylily and Perennial bed is complete!
Dedicated members of the Montgomery Area Daylily Society recently finished the planned expansion of the beautiful bed of daylilies and companion perennials near the entrance to MBG. This official Daylily Display Garden adds color, variety and interest to our developing gardens. Thank you volunteers ! We can’t wait to see the beautiful blooms next summer.
