Young trees should be staked to prevent the roots from being pulled by fall and winter winds. As perennials fade away, mark their locations with small sticks. This will help prevent damage when you cultivate next spring. Dig up your rosemary, basil, tarragon, oregano, marjoram, English thyme, parsley, and chives to grow them inside as houseplants. Keep them in a cool, sunny spot, and allow the soil to dry out before watering.
Onions are nearly ripe when the tips of the leaves turn yellow.
Cider made from blemished apples, known as drops, will be fine, but avoid apples with bruises or open wounds. If rot has already set in, it will affect the taste and longevity of the cider. If you have unripe tomatoes still on the vine and frost is fast approaching, pull out the vines by the roots and hang them upside down in a cool, dark place. Transplant rhubarb, strawberries , and raspberries well before the first light frost so that some root development may take place. Sunflower seeds are best dried on the plants.