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Lidl is putting a striking autumn plant on sale in its Spanish stores from Monday 12 October. The plant stands out for its colourful flower spikes in three different shades, adding colour to the autumn season. Home and lifestyle media in Spain are highlighting it as an affordable seasonal buy for plant lovers.
- 2$1 Peony Bulbs Written Off as Dead Burst Into Bloom●Mid-October. An anemone peony flower bud has emerged. I got a bag of bulbs in August for $1 & they looked almost all dea
A gardener reports that a bargain bag of anemone peony bulbs bought in August for a dollar — looking almost entirely dead — has defied expectations, with all but one germinating and a flower bud emerging by mid-October. The unexpected autumn bloom is being shared as a small botanical triumph, delighting plant lovers who enjoy stories of neglected bulbs coming back to life.
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Southern Living lists seven flower bulbs gardeners should plant in October to ensure a colourful spring display. The guidance targets the autumn planting window, when bulbs such as tulips and daffodils need cool soil to root before winter. Readers are being urged to get bulbs in the ground now to guarantee blooms when warmer weather returns.
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Gardeners across Russia are focused on protecting roses before the frost sets in. Regional outlets are sharing advice, including a Tyumen expert explaining how to prepare rose bushes for winter, and a Yaroslavl gardener describing a single October treatment that supposedly lets bushes survive freezing temperatures without losses.
- 5Mid-October Harvest Still Bringing Peppers, Beans and Eggplants●Mid October and we’re still getting peppers, beans, and eggplants. The beans are probably done for with a frost later th
A gardener reports harvesting peppers, beans, and eggplants well into mid-October, with frost expected later in the week likely ending the beans while peppers and eggplants can be protected with covers. They are also deciding which plants to bring indoors to overwinter and note fall mushrooms are thriving in the garden.
- 6Zurich Covid estimates from wastewater data suggest one in 200 infected weekly●# Covid Schätzung Infektionsinzidenzen für Zürich aufgrund Kalibrierung der Abwasserprävalenzen Werdhölzli, Daten bis 11
An estimate of Covid infection incidences for Zurich, calibrated against wastewater prevalence data from the Werdhölzli treatment plant, puts the current incidence at around 500, based on data through 11 October 2026. That translates to roughly one in every 200 residents becoming infected each week. Wastewater-based surveillance has become a key indicator since routine testing declined, and updated figures regularly draw attention during ongoing Covid waves.
- 7Five October plants that help garden birds survive winter▼5 plants to plant in October to help robins, finches, redwings and blackbirds survive winter, according to wildlife experts
Wildlife experts are advising gardeners to plant five specific plants in October to provide food and shelter for robins, finches, redwings and blackbirds ahead of winter. The guidance highlights how autumn planting can supply berries and seeds when natural food sources dwindle, helping common garden birds through the cold months.
- 8October gardening tips promise a colorful spring▼Plant Now, Enjoy Later: October Gardening Tips for a Colorful Spring – Jenn Zina
Gardening writer Jenn Zina shares October planting advice aimed at gardeners who want vibrant blooms next spring. The tips, published via RI News Today, focus on what to plant now so gardens payoff later, aligning with the seasonal window when bulbs and hardy plants go into the ground across many regions.
- 9Gardeners Urged to Care for Lilies This October●What Your Lilies Need in October – 5 Easy Ways to Unlock Stronger Plants and Bigger Blooms Next Year
Gardening guidance circulating this month advises lily growers to act in October to secure healthier plants and bigger blooms next year. The advice lists five simple tasks to carry out now, aimed at strengthening the bulbs over winter. Interest comes as autumn gardening routines begin and growers look ahead to next season's flowering.
- 10October park photos capture late-autumn blooms●Some of October at the park # photography # nature # flowers # bloomscrolling # SilentSunday
People are sharing photographs of flowers and autumn colour in local parks this October. The images are being posted under tags such as photography, nature and bloomscrolling, a trend where users share calming pictures of plants and gardens, often on Sundays as a quiet, restful break from busier online content.
- 11Marcos Jr. laments halt of Bataan Nuclear Power Plant●'TOO BAD THEY STOPPED IT’ Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recalls the preparations made for the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant be
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recalled the preparations made for the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant before it was abandoned, saying it was a pity the project was stopped. He made the remarks during a visit to the Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute on Saturday, October 10, as his government weighs nuclear energy options for the Philippines.
- 12Bedford Garden Club marks 70 years with native plant event▼Bedford Garden Club Celebrates 70th Anniversary Oct. 13 With Native Plant Program
The Bedford Garden Club is celebrating its 70th anniversary on October 13 with a program focused on native plants. The milestone event highlights the club's long history in the Bedford community and its ongoing interest in gardening and local ecology. Further details about the program, its venue, and speakers were not provided.
- 13Second fuel tank explodes at Novoshakhtinsk oil terminal in Rostov▼Из хорошего: в Ростове взорвался еще один резервуар на нефтеналивном терминале Новошахтинского завода, который был атако
Another fuel storage tank has exploded at the oil-loading terminal of the Novoshakhtinsk oil products plant in Russia's Rostov region. The facility had already come under attack on October 10, and the new blast suggests continued fires or further strikes at the site. Commenters online are highlighting the damage to Russian fuel infrastructure as the war continues.
- 14Massive fire hits military parts plant in Russia's Rostov Oblast●A fire spread across 9,000 square meters at the Aksaykardandetal plant in Russia's Rostov Oblast on Oct 13. The facility
A fire tore through roughly 9,000 square meters at the Aksaykardandetal plant in Russia's Rostov Oblast on October 13. The facility produces components for specialized vehicles and machinery, including parts used in military equipment. The blaze has drawn attention because of the site's defense-related production, amid continued attacks and incidents at Russian industrial facilities during the war with Ukraine.
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CBS 17's Monday, October 12th roundup covers three topics: garlic planting, North Carolina forestry, and Planet Fitness. The segment groups seasonal gardening advice, state forestry news, and fitness-related updates in one digest for local viewers. Little detail is available beyond the headline itself, so the substance of each story remains limited.
- 16Russia strikes Kyiv energy plant with ballistic missiles●Russia has struck Kyiv energy infrastructure with ballistic missiles, Ukraine received no warning from partners – Zelens
Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv on the evening of 13 October, hitting the Darnytsia Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHPP-4) and other energy infrastructure. President Zelenskyy said Ukraine received no warning from its partners about the strike, raising questions about intelligence-sharing and air defence support as winter approaches.
- 17Eric Ripert joins Francis Lam to discuss mindful cooking▼NOW PLAYING == The Splendid Table with Francis Lam, 10/9/26: Eric Ripert on mindful cooking, plant-based food, and the a
Chef Eric Ripert appears on The Splendid Table with host Francis Lam for an episode airing October 9, 2026, talking about mindful cooking, plant-based food, and the value of slowing down in the kitchen. The conversation is being shared among food and culture audiences following its release.
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A garden column rings in October, marking the official arrival of fall and the seasonal shift in the kitchen garden. The piece appears to offer seasonal reflections and tips for autumn gardening as temperatures cool and harvest season gets underway. Interest in fall gardening typically picks up at the start of October as home gardeners plan winter crops.
- 19Seven Simple Ways To Help Garden Bees Through October▼How To Help Overwintering Garden Bees in October – 7 Simple Ways To Support These Industrious Insects
Gardeners are being urged to support overwintering bees this month, as queens seek safe spots to hibernate. Seven practical steps are recommended: leaving stems and leaf piles undisturbed, avoiding cutting back dead growth, letting ivy flower, providing bee hotels or undisturbed soil, planting late nectar sources, skipping pesticides, and resisting the urge to tidy every corner of the garden before winter.
- 20UAN32 Nitrogen Fertilizer Prices Rise Again in Early October●UAN32 Leads Fertilizer Prices Higher Again in First Week of October
UAN32, a widely used liquid nitrogen fertilizer, led fertilizer prices higher again during the first week of October, according to DTN Progressive Farmer's price tracking. The continued climb adds to cost pressure on farmers planning fall applications and next season's planting, with nitrogen products moving upward together rather than in isolation.
- 21Buffalo reflects on 31,000 trees planted after 2006 snowstorm▼31,000 trees planted after Buffalo’s 2006 snowstorm. What has changed?
Buffalo, New York planted 31,000 trees after the October 2006 snowstorm that devastated the city's urban canopy. Local reporting is revisiting that reforestation effort, asking how the tree canopy has recovered and what lessons the city has drawn about storm resilience and planting practices since the disaster.
- 22Pulaski Garden Club Tries Lego Botanicals at October Meeting▼Pulaski Garden Club Builds Lego Botanicals Into October Meeting
The Pulaski Garden Club added a playful twist to its October gathering by building Lego botanical sets alongside its usual gardening activities. Members combined their interest in plants with the popular Lego flower and plant kits, turning the meeting into a hands-on craft session. The lighthearted event highlights how gardening groups are embracing creative formats to keep members engaged.
- 23Another tank explodes at Rostov oil terminal●In Rostov, another tank exploded at the oil filling terminal of the Novoshachtinsky plant, which was attacked on October
A fuel tank has exploded at the oil filling terminal of the Novoshachtinsky plant in Russia's Rostov region, according to reports circulating online. The facility was already damaged in a Ukrainian attack on October 10, and observers say this is the latest in a series of fires and blasts at the site since then.
- 24Russia strikes Ukrainian power plants after Trump energy ceasefire claim●📰 Ukraine war briefing: Russia attacks multiple power plants after Trump energy ceasefire claim 🔗 https://www. theguardi
Russian forces attacked multiple Ukrainian power plants, according to a Ukraine war briefing dated 12 October 2026. The strikes came shortly after Donald Trump claimed progress toward an energy-focused ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The attacks undercut the idea that any truce on energy infrastructure was holding, and observers are questioning whether negotiations can curb strikes on Ukraine's grid as winter approaches.
- 25Ukraine enters winter as Moscow rejects ceasefire preconditions●Ukraine Brief — 2026-10-12 Moscow's refusal to meet ceasefire preconditions leaves Ukraine entering winter without diplo
Russia has refused to meet the preconditions for a ceasefire, leaving Ukraine facing the winter without a diplomatic agreement to protect its energy infrastructure. Analysts assess it is very unlikely Moscow will confirm an energy ceasefire by October 26. Strikes reportedly hit Ukrainian power plants, intensifying concerns about the country's ability to keep heating and electricity running through the cold months.
- 26Jerry Hall's rose archway inspires cottage garden trend●Jerry Hall’s romantic rose archway gives her garden a gorgeous cottage look – garden experts say October is the best time to get started on yours
Jerry Hall's garden, featuring a romantic rose archway with a cottage-style look, is drawing attention as an example of classic outdoor design. Garden experts say October is the ideal time to plant climbing roses and start building an archway of your own, as cooler, wetter conditions help new plants establish roots before spring.
- 27Knock-Out Roses Brighten Rehoboth Beach Gardens This October▼Knock-Out Roses and October Blooms Light Up Rehoboth Beach Gardens
Gardens in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, are drawing attention as Knock-Out roses and other October blooms continue flowering well into autumn. The seasonal display highlights how these low-maintenance roses keep producing color late in the year, offering inspiration for coastal gardeners looking to extend their fall landscapes.
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A day-by-day gardening guide for the week of October 12–18, 2026, outlines the key tasks gardeners should tackle each day, from harvesting and planting to preparing beds for winter. Seasonal calendars like this are a staple for home gardeners planning late-autumn work.
- 29Six October Tasks to Get Peonies Ready for Winter●What Peonies Need in October – 6 Easy Tasks to Prepare for Winter and Ensure Fabulous Spring Blooms
Garden guidance published this week outlines six easy jobs peony growers should do in October to protect the plants through winter and secure strong blooms in spring. The advice covers seasonal preparation tasks for the garden as colder weather arrives, and is being picked up by home and garden readers looking for timely autumn planting tips.
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Gardeners are being encouraged to begin planting native plants in October, a season many consider ideal for establishing native species ahead of winter. The advice, published by Coastal Breeze News, points to autumn conditions as a good window to get native gardens started. Interest in native planting continues to grow among gardeners focused on supporting local ecosystems and reducing water use.