Monthly Gardening Tips

November Gardening Tips

Task Calendar For Local Gardeners (November)
(Source: Almanac.com, NYTimes)

  • Prune deciduous trees, but only for structural and safety purposes. Do not prune fruit trees until February or March.
  • Get ready for winter frosts. Protect citrus trees if needed.
  • Bring in any tender houseplants and place them in a sunny spot. Cut back on the fertilizer and remember to water them.
  • Remember to continue watering your plants, even as the temperature decreases; dry plants are more easily damaged by freezing temperatures.
  • Harvest all warm-season vegetables before the first freeze arrives.Continue reading “November Gardening Tips

October – How to Winterize and Protect Your Garden

(Source: Almanac.com, NYTimes)

October 18, 2021

How do you put your garden to bed for winter? See 10 tips for how to winterize your garden beds—from covering garden soil to protecting trees and shrubs. Let’s talk winter care for vegetables, herbs, berry patches, perennials, roses, trees, and shrubs! Continue reading “How to Winterize and Protect Your Garden”

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Hi, I’m Lillie. Previously a magazine editor, I became a full-time mother and freelance writer in 2017. I spend most of my time with my kids and husband over at The Brown Bear Family but this blog is for my love of food and sharing my favorites with you!