Every gardener knows the joy of watching fruits ripen, ready to be plucked at the perfect time. However, picking fruit from high branches without damaging the produce—or yourself—can sometimes be a challenge. This month’s featured tool is the Wolf Garten Multi-Change Adjustable Fruit Picker, a brilliant solution to harvesting fruit efficiently and safely.

Here are this month's top ten jobs (according to Royal Horticultural Society):

  • Divide herbaceous perennials
  • Pick autumn raspberries
  • Collect and sow seed from perennials and hardy annuals
  • Dig up remaining potatoes before slug damage spoils them
  • Net ponds before leaf fall gets underway
  • Keep up with watering of new plants, using rain or grey water if possible
  • Start to reduce the frequency of houseplant watering
  • Clean out cold frames and greenhouses so that they are ready for use in the autumn
  • Cover leafy vegetable crops with bird-proof netting
  • Plant spring flowering bulbs

Pro Tips for Using the Wolf Garten Multi-Change Adjustable Fruit Picker

  • Angle Adjustment: Experiment with the different angles to find the most comfortable position for you. Sometimes a slight adjustment in angle can make a big difference in how easily the fruit falls into the catcher.
  • Pick in the Morning: The best time to pick fruit is usually in the morning when it's cooler. This ensures that your fruit stays fresh longer.
  • Regular Maintenance: Like any tool, the picker benefits from regular cleaning. After each use, make sure to wipe it down, especially if any sticky fruit juice gets on the netting or metal parts.