December is when our gardens are calm. Many trees are bare of leaves, and plants not dormant are content and undemanding. Also quiet are diseases, pests, and weeds. In fact, they are so quiet they are nearly defenseless, which means now is perfect to prevent them from coming back. For December, we will focus on prevention through drip, mulch, and winter pruning.
November gives us a comforting, quiet change in our gardens and yards. To keep everything in good health, there are a few tasks we can do in November with irrigation, dormant care to control disease and pests, and planning for all the brand new bareroot fruit trees and roses we get to bring home in winter.
Each month provides a fresh chance to add veggies in your garden, either by plant or seed. November is no exception—and this month presents a special window for certain veggies that you can get started right now. Read on to see what's prime to plant in November.
Did You Know? What new plants really want is warm soil and pleasant temperatures, which will allow them time to develop into mature plants before next summer.
Plan to put things in the ground from about September 15 through November 15, to get the best of both the soil and temperature worlds.
While it’s fresh in your mind, it’s a good idea to record what is happening in your veggie garden to make next year’s garden even better. We're including some advice on what to take special note of now, so you can make any needed changes before the next planting season. We’ll talk crop rotation, water, and drip choices.
October is when summer’s hot temperatures have finally left and now we can get so much done this month! We’ll talk pumpkin and winter squash harvest, citrus care, and more on the best planting time of the year for trees and shrubs.
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