Week 40 – October 1st to October 6th

• Cure Onions for Storage

• Harvest Green Tomatoes, Gourds, and Sweet Potatoes

• Seed Carrots for High Tunnels

• Dig Cannas, Dahlias, and Gladiolas

• Turn Compost

Week 41 – October 7th to October 13th

• Harvest Pumpkins, Winter Squash

• Seed Spinach for Overwintering

• Plant Spring Bulbs, Potato Onions, and Lilies that Flower July 15th to September 15th

• Remove Old Crop Residue and Seed Cover Crops

Week 42 – October 14th to October 20th

Columbus Day – Monday, October 14th

• Save Wildflower Seeds for Spring Planting

• Plant Garlic

• Transplant Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

• Prune Roses and Root Cuttings

• Prepare Landscape Beds for Spring

• Mow for The Last Time

Week 43 – October 21st to October 27th

• Plant Mache in Cold Frame

• Take a Fall Soil Test

• Mulch Greens (Chard, Collards, etc.)

Week 44 – October 28th to October 31st

Halloween – Thursday, October 31st

• Turn Compost