October is the month of change. The mornings are misty, evenings cooler, and the garden’s rhythm slows. Yet beneath this pause lies potential. What you plant, protect, and prepare now will carry you into spring.

Clearing and composting

Start by removing spent summer crops. Tired tomato vines, courgette plants past their best, and yellowing bean stalks can be chopped up and added to the compost heap. This simple act closes the loop—nutrients return to the soil, ready to nourish next year’s crops.

It’s a good time to mulch borders and vegetable beds, locking in warmth and moisture. Think of it as tucking your garden in for winter.

The wellness parallel

Our health works in seasons too. Right now, life may feel busier—work pressures build, and days shorten. But investing small efforts pays off later. Just as cabbage planted in March will is rewarding you, daily wellness practices (like a short walk after dinner or pausing to breathe deeply before meetings) accumulate powerful results over time.

Takeaway thought

October gardening teaches us patience and foresight. Nourish the soil, sow with intention, and trust the process—whether in your garden beds or your daily wellness habits.

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Warm wishes, this October from Samantha at Unique WELLth and the Budget seeds team.