October 2026 Overview Late Spring

October is when spring really hits its stride. Daylight saving kicks in on the first Sunday (October 4), giving us those long evenings that make after-work gardening possible. The temperature is climbing, the soil is warm, and everything is growing like crazy.

This is also when fire season begins in many areas. If you're in a fire-prone zone, now's the time to do your property preparation. Clear gutters, reduce fuel loads, check your bushfire plan. Don't leave it until December.

Strawberries are at their peak this month. If you've got plants, you're harvesting daily. If not, hit the markets and buy in bulk for jam - prices won't get better than this.