Regional To-Do List November Gardening Chores For The Southwest

1. What should I do with my garden in November?
2. What can I harvest in November?
3. What should I do in my garden in December?
4. What can I plant in November Zone 5?
5. Is it OK to plant in November?
6. Can you plant anything in November?
7. Which crop is best in November?
8. Can I plant kale in November?
9. What flowers grow in November?
10. What seeds can I start in December?
11. Can you start a garden in December?
12. Can I plant anything in December?

What should I do with my garden in November?

Top 10 jobs this month

1. Clear up fallen leaves - especially from lawns, ponds and beds.
2. Raise containers onto pot feet to prevent waterlogging.
3. Plant tulip bulbs for a spring display next year.
4. Prune roses to prevent wind-rock.
5. Plant out winter bedding.
6. Cover brassicas with netting if pigeons are a problem.

What can I harvest in November?

Harvesting Cool Weather Crops in November

• Beets & beet greens (Here are my tips for harvesting beets plus a ton of beet recipes)
• Brassicas. Broccoli. Collards. Kale. Kohlrabi. Radishes. Rutabagas. Turnips (Greens are super tasty, too)
• Carrots.
• Leeks.
• Lettuce.
• Spinach.
• Swiss chard.

What should I do in my garden in December?

Jobs to do in the garden in December – Planting, sowing and choosing a Christmas tree

• Plant a feast of berries. ...
• Create winter interest with bark and stems. ...
• Sow mustard and cress seeds. ...
• Feed the birds. ...
• Choose a Christmas tree. ...
• Look after your lawn. ...
• Grow Witch Hazel.

What can I plant in November Zone 5?

Zone 5 Fall Garden Planting

• Spinach.
• Lettuce.
• Cress.
• Radishes.
• Carrots.
• Cabbage.
• Onions.
• Turnip.

Is it OK to plant in November?

Once the ground is frozen, root growth will cease almost entirely until spring, and that six week window gives the plant time to get established enough to withstand cold and snow. ... If you're unsure, mid-November is a safe planting deadline for nearly everyone.

Can you plant anything in November?

Obviously in the fall and winter you plant cold-weather crops. These include carrots, lettuce, kale, onions, garlic and so on. These types of crops do much better when it is cold.

Which crop is best in November?

Five crops to harvest in November

• Carrots.
• Brussels sprouts.
• Celeriac.
• Endive.
• Autumn and winter cabbages.

Can I plant kale in November?

Kale can take you through the winter…and kale can take your garden right through the next spring and perhaps summer as well. ... After enhancing the garden bed with nutrients and some fresh composted soil, I have just now, in early November, planted more.

What flowers grow in November?

Chrysanthemums are very appropriately the birth flower of the month as they often bloom as late as November. These classic and varied flowers are able to withstand some of the changes in climate at this time of year and continue to bloom up until the winter frosts start.

What seeds can I start in December?

With that in mind, here's a brief list of easily started cool- and warm-season vegetables for this spring's garden along with a window of time within which their seeds can be started indoors: broccoli (start seeds in December), lettuce (anytime now through January, after which sow directly outside), cauliflower ( ...

Can you start a garden in December?

December offers a period with moisture and relatively cool temperatures. Take advantage by improving your soil and by growing plants that you can't grow for most of the year. Add compost to your soil. Grow cool-season vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, kale, peas, and swiss chard.

Can I plant anything in December?

A complete listing of vegetables that can be planted in December and through the winter includes beet, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celery, Chinese cabbage, collard, endive, garlic, kale, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, mustard, onion, peas (English and snow), radish, rape, rutabaga, shallot, Swiss chard and turnip ...