By the time the month of November has arrived, many areas in the Pacific Northwest would have had a frost. We would also have had, hopefully, some rain and the soil would likely be moist and easy to work. Bulbs can still be planted, and in my garden, I like to wait until the weather is a little cooler to plant them with November usually being an ideal month. If you have not done so already, summer flowering annuals should be pulled from the ground and added to the compost pile. As you walk around the garden, make notes of what plants performed well this past season and which ones did not. I started doing this several years ago and have found it very helpful as a reminder in the spring when my memory of such things is not as good.
Rake & Compost Leaves
Many deciduous trees and shrubs have leaves that make excellent compost as well as providing a mulch over a vegetable garden. Leaving a layer of leaves under trees and shrubs will also provide a natural habitat for many beneficial insects. Too often by making a garden ‘neat and tidy’ eliminates a natural source of winter protection and food for many native insects. In recent years, I think there has been a realization of the need for gardeners to provide, as much as is feasible, an environment conducive to our native bees and other insects. Their numbers are diminishing, and we should do what we can to reverse this trend.
G&B, Purely Compost, 1.5 cu ft
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Beneficial Nematodes
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Ladybugs & Lacewings, 1000
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Ladybugs Packet, 500
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Prune Roses
A general rule is to prune roses waist high in the fall. This will help eliminate some of the early spring pruning debris. Always have a sharp pair of hand pruners and for some of the thick canes, a pair of loppers may be necessary. Have a grinding stone handy to keep blades sharp.
Zenport, 8.5" Bypass Hand Pruning Shear
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Corona, 8" Bypass Pruner
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Corona, Coupound Bypass Lopper, 32 in.
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Plant a Cover Crop
This is probably the last opportunity to plant a cover crop over a vegetable garden, A cover crop is often a mixture of several different kinds of seeds that will grow during the winter months. A cover crop can help protect the soil from erosion after a heavy rain and can also supply nutrients as well as organic matter. Select cover crop mixes that have some legumes, and this will provide nitrogen for the spring garden.
Top Choice, Crimson Clover Seed, 2 lb.
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American Netting & Fabrics, White Crop Cover, 6 ft X 25 ft
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Crop Cover Floating Cover, White, 6 ft. X 50 ft.
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Paper White Narcissus
Forcing paper white narcissus is an excellent winter project for kids. These bulbs can be planted in a glass vase with pebbles at the base to hold the bulbs upright. Bring the water level just below the bottom of the bulbs and place the vase by a window. It does not take many days for the bulbs to begin to grow and then bloom.
Winter Care for Lawn Mower
This is a good month to clean and oil, if necessary, your lawn mower. Since the mower will probably not be used until spring, now is the time to get it ready. Check blades as they may need to be sharpened.
ARNOLD 490-850-0006/BSK1 Blade Balancer and Sharpener Kit, For Mower and Tractor Blades
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Plant Trees & Shrubs
Many winter hardy trees and shrubs can be planted now. With some rain to help loosen the soil, and while the soil is still relatively warm, roots can begin to grow and get established. Even if the soil is moist, be sure to water after planting. No fertilizer is necessary at this time, wait until the plants begin to grow in the spring,
BioAdvanced Tree & Shrub Insect Protection & Feed Concentrate, 32 oz.
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Landscapers Select, 8" 15 Tine Shrub Rake, 34589
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Garden Hose
Unscrew garden hoses from faucets and drain out any water that might be in them. Once water has been drained out, carefully roll them up and store them in a shed or garage,
Make Cuttings of Plants
Some plants are very easy to start from cuttings and if you have the space, this can be an economically task to then have new plants in the spring. Some cuttings from plants will root quite well in a glass of water and others might need to be placed in coarse sand or perlite. They will need a source of light. Brugmansia, (Angel Trumpet) is easy to root in water and once roots have formed, the cuttings can be planted in potting soil in small pots. Cuttings must be made before a frost and should be about 6 inches long.
Root Boost Rooting Powder, 2 oz.
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Plant Tray, 11 in. X 22 in.
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Wilco, Professional Planting Mix, 1.5 cu. ft.
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November is a good month to walk through your garden and look for plants that provide some winter interest. Gardens in the northwest can provide some color throughout the year, whether it be from flowers, seed heads, bark, or stems. Make a visit to you garden center and see what the offerings are.
Happy Thanksgiving!
