When it comes to Garden Tasks for November there are many but now that the weather has turned colder and wetter the tasks may be more indoors rather than outdoors.
Outdoor Garden Tasks for November
Remove and cut back plants
If you are planning on transplanting anything now is the time to get this task done
Clean the garden beds up removing any old plant materials
Add mulch to beds (leaves or wood chips) to prevent soil compaction and runoff of soil nutrients. This also provided a good place for good bugs to overwinter like ladybugs.
If you do not have enough leaves of your own ask neighbors for their leaves to use on your garden beds.
Plant a cover crop to protect your garden beds if you have not done this in October.
Plant winter crops like lettuce, radishes, potatoes, and cilantro to continue getting a crop.
Clean your pots using a solution of bleach and water, using 1 part bleach and 9 parts water. Thoroughly dry before putting away for winter. Also use gloves when cleaning them with this solution.
Indoor Garden Tasks for November
Complete your seed drying and storing tasks.
Take inventory of your seeds to know what you need to either purchase or trade with others that save seeds.
Request new seed catalogs for the upcoming growing season to review on those cold wet days.
Review top Gardening books that you can purchase or even better yet get from your local library for those cold, wet winter days that has you trapped indoors.
Sharpen and clean all of your tools and inspect any that may need to be repaired or replaced.
Make a list of all the organic fertilizers you will need for the upcoming gardening season.
Put your wish list together of books and tools you want to purchase or receive as a Christmas gift.
Sort seeds you have collected to share with others or to exchange at seed swaps, library seeds shares or other seed sharing opportunities.
Sort old seeds and test them for germination to know if they are still good to use, remember just because they have a lower germination rate it does not mean to throw them away since you can still plant them and share them.
Review your garden notes from this past year and other years to make any changes for the future garden.
Look for some new garden groups to join or to see what others are doing in their gardens.
Draw out your plans for your new garden, with what and where you will plant in the upcoming year.
Now that you have all of your primary tasks completed you can sit back and read a good book or visit some new websites to gain knowledge and skills to help you grow the healthiest and best crop of food ever.
