October descends on us with that autumnal air. Hues of burnt oranges and reds litter the landscape from the trees to the fallen leaves. Dahlias and nasturtiums heighten these colours and make this month a delightful one to be in the garden. Even the pyracantha shrubs show off their orange and red berries.
Summer gave us a glut of courgettes. This month brings an abundance of squashes and pumpkins. They all belong to the same family called cucurbitaceae. These vegetables encapsulate autumn ...
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