October in the garden

In the Garden

Starting Sunday is Climate Action Week (Oct. 1-8), offering a variety of events across Champaign County that you can participate in to learn about and support local climate action. The week is packed with everything from volunteer opportunities and workshops…

October in the garden

The Almanac Average temperatures:  High 85, low 65 Rainfall: 2.73 inches 1. The moon phases Last quarter: Oct. 6 New moon: Oct. 14 First quarter: Oct. 21 Full moon: Oct. 28 2. Moon sign planting dates Above-ground crops: 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 24, 25 Below-ground crops: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 28, 29 Control weeds: 3, 4, 22, 23, 30, 31 Prune trees & shrubs: 8, 9, 18, 19, 26, 27 October plantings 3. Vegetables: Beet, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, c…