Lift the last of your leeks and parsnips before the soil becomes frozen.

If you haven’t already, cut down dead asparagus foliage. Order your asparagus crowns now for planting in spring.

Lift and divide established clumps of rhubarb to renew the plants vigour. Sections taken from the outside of the plant are better than those from the centre.

Harvest winter cabbage, sprouts and remaining root crops.

Dig over empty borders and pile manure on top, let the worms and frosts break up the