Winter is coming..

Sorry. I couldn't resist.

Here's my annual winter list. A bunch of stuff that needs doing around the house and garden to prepare for the colder months with some more fun stuff thrown in too. Because you know, autumn.

Garden
Make a conker garland for the shed windows to deter spiders

Prune the tree next to the conservatory
Plant spring bulbs (daffodils and snowdrops for me)

Mulch flower beds

Move tender plants under cover

Check fences and secure where necessary

Tidy shed

Clear conservatory and weather proof grape vines ready for colder, damper weather

Car
Check lights, wipers, screen washers and heaters

Add de-icer, scraper, torch and blanket

House
Stock up on candles and tealights

Get a string of fairy lights for the living room
Start a new granny square blanket
Wash blankets
Put up autumn decorations
Clean windows and wash curtains
Make a new curtain for front door and add draught excluder
Paint cupboard door white
New hot water bottles for me and Alessi

Wardrobe
Warmer clothes down from attic

Stock up with jumpers, woolly socks and tights
Make that winter coat!
Woolly hats, scarves and gloves at the ready
Make some pyjamas - long sleeves are needed in winter
Slippers and new dressing gown for Alessi

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