Somehow, there’s always a gardening job you keep putting off. And before you know it, November is here. Planting lilies, anyone? You may still have time, depending on where you live. Is the ground still workable? Does the soil drain well? Those are the questions worth asking before you start digging. Can You Plant Lily…
Fall is here, which means we’re all ready for the annual ritual of saving our favorite aromatic herbs. Don’t let a sudden freeze leave your garden in a pickle. It’s about thyme to sort this out. Before we jump into the list, one rule on herb oils: refrigerate them immediately and use within four days,…
Fall is more than a season for admiring colorful leaves and pretending you like the cold. By November, many perennials have gone dormant, making it a good time to uncover a few healthy roots and chop them into pieces to grow new plants. If you like your gardening with a side of mild panic, November…
Every fall, birds fly south for the winter, and so do shipments from smart garden centers. If you live up north, save this list for your spring setup. But if you live in a mild-winter region, you’ve unlocked a secret bonus round of the growing season. November. All it takes is nine dependable, cool-weather nursery…
One day your mulch is just mulch. Next, it’s sprouting the most bafflingly weird shapes on the planet. Before you call local authorities, relax. It’s just fall. Fungi always find a way to crash the party. Though unlike that other kind of party shrooms, these ones won’t show you the secrets of the universe. 1:…
Is gardening season finished yet? November gives you another chance to raid your own yard for free hardwood cuttings. However, winter propagation is not for the impatient. True, it doesn’t take long to sink six- to eight-inch pieces of wood into soil. But a free garden? It demands a price, and the currency is pure,…