October gardens

Planting winter garlic is a top search topic in Russia right now. Regional outlets like LipetskMedia are publishing guides on when and how to plant garlic before winter, while Rosbalt and others are sharing the October 2026 lunar sowing calendar with favourable and unfavourable planting days. St Petersburg listings and weather services echo the seasonal advice for gardeners.

Gardeners on the San Francisco Peninsula are being offered October planting and harvest advice, including sowing cover crops to enrich winter beds, harvesting persimmons, and planting shallots. Used coffee grounds are also suggested as a soil amendment as the growing season winds down.

The Chemical City Garden Club in Midland will hold a bonsai program on October 8. The event will introduce members and the public to the art of growing and shaping miniature trees. Details on the venue, time and speaker have not yet been widely reported, but the announcement has drawn local attention from gardening enthusiasts in the area.

Mashable has rounded up more than 25 home improvement deals available during Amazon's October Prime Day event. The list highlights discounts on power tools, yard care equipment and other gear for the home and garden. Shoppers looking to upgrade tools or tackle outdoor projects are being pointed to the sale as a chance to save before the holiday season.

The Gathering of Gardeners is relocating to St. Bede's for its annual garden fair on October 24. The event brings together gardening enthusiasts for a day of plants, advice and community activities at the new venue. Details about programmes and vendors are expected ahead of the date.

A garden writer at Veranda recommends one flower as the must-plant choice for October, arguing autumn planting gives certain blooms a head start for spring. The piece is drawing attention from home and garden readers looking for seasonal planting advice as the growing year winds down.

Clover Garden School's girls varsity volleyball team is scheduled to play an away match on October 9, 2026. The matchup is being streamed live and will be available on demand, giving families and fans who cannot attend in person a way to follow the game. Coverage of high school varsity volleyball fixtures like this one continues to grow as schools expand their streaming offerings.

Tennessee residents are looking ahead to when colder weather will arrive, with estimated first frost dates for 2026 now available. The Knoxville News Sentinel published projections covering the state, including areas like Knoxville. The typical first frost across Tennessee generally falls in mid-to-late October, varying by region and elevation, and the guide helps gardeners plan planting and protect sensitive plants.

Gardeners are being urged to use October to prepare their plots for winter. The seasonal advice includes getting ahead of the cold months with autumn planting, clearing beds and protecting soil before frost arrives. It is part of a broader run of fall gardening guidance as colder weather sets in across much of the northern hemisphere.

The Ocean Beach Historical Society will host a presentation titled 'The Peninsula Is a Garden of Eden' on Thursday, October 15. The event focuses on the natural and historical character of the Peninsula area, and the society's programs typically draw local residents interested in neighborhood history. No further details about the program or speakers were immediately available.

Garden Valley and Wilder are set to meet in a girls varsity volleyball match on October 5, 2026. The high school fixture will be available to watch live and on demand. Details on the venue, teams' records, and the significance of the matchup were not provided.