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447 - November Garden Checklist: Protecting Cold-Sensitive Crops, Planting Onions for Spring, and Making the Most of the Final Garden Days
Manage episode 518876812 series 2518730
When November arrives, it can feel like the garden season is winding down—but there's still so much happening if you know where to look. In this episode, Jill takes you on a walk through her own November garden to show what she's harvesting, planting, and protecting right now. You'll learn how she uses this in-between season to prepare for a strong start next spring while still enjoying small harvests and fresh herbs from the fall garden.
Free Download: 5-Day Garden AuditTake time to reflect before you plan next year's garden! The free 5-Day Garden Audit helps you assess what worked, what didn't, and what you want to do differently next season. https://journeywithjill.net/audit
Key Takeaways10 tasks Jill's doing in her Zone 8A garden this November.
How short-day onions fit perfectly after summer crops.
What "growing degree days" mean and why they matter.
Simple ways to protect crops before the first frost.
Why now's the best time to plan your spring garden.
00:00 – Intro: why November gardening still matters 01:10 – Protecting crops ahead of the first frost 04:30 – Moving the lemon tree and basil to shelter 06:00 – Planting short-day onions after peppers 09:30 – Understanding growing-degree days 14:30 – Interplanting lettuce and testing cold-hardy greens 17:00 – Harvesting and fermenting fall cabbage 19:00 – Small-batch beet pickling tips 20:20 – Overwintering and harvesting herbs 22:30 – Volunteer cilantro and fall collard greens 25:45 – Garlic planting reminders 27:00 – Checking stored onions, potatoes, and garlic 28:10 – Topping off beds with compost for spring
Resource LinksFree 5-Day Garden Audit → https://journeywithjill.net/audit
Friday Emails (newsletter) → https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup
Recommended Brands & Products → https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products
Podcast Archive → https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast
Soft Mention: 🗓 Plan your best season yet with the 2026 Complete Garden Planner – a printable system for planning, tracking, and staying inspired. https://shop.journeywithjill.net
Disclaimer: Gardening advice shared in this podcast is based on my own experience in Zone 8a (Arkansas) and feedback from gardeners in other regions. Your results may vary depending on your climate and growing conditions. Always consult local extension resources for region-specific guidance. Some links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
536 episodes
Manage episode 518876812 series 2518730
When November arrives, it can feel like the garden season is winding down—but there's still so much happening if you know where to look. In this episode, Jill takes you on a walk through her own November garden to show what she's harvesting, planting, and protecting right now. You'll learn how she uses this in-between season to prepare for a strong start next spring while still enjoying small harvests and fresh herbs from the fall garden.
Free Download: 5-Day Garden AuditTake time to reflect before you plan next year's garden! The free 5-Day Garden Audit helps you assess what worked, what didn't, and what you want to do differently next season. https://journeywithjill.net/audit
Key Takeaways10 tasks Jill's doing in her Zone 8A garden this November.
How short-day onions fit perfectly after summer crops.
What "growing degree days" mean and why they matter.
Simple ways to protect crops before the first frost.
Why now's the best time to plan your spring garden.
00:00 – Intro: why November gardening still matters 01:10 – Protecting crops ahead of the first frost 04:30 – Moving the lemon tree and basil to shelter 06:00 – Planting short-day onions after peppers 09:30 – Understanding growing-degree days 14:30 – Interplanting lettuce and testing cold-hardy greens 17:00 – Harvesting and fermenting fall cabbage 19:00 – Small-batch beet pickling tips 20:20 – Overwintering and harvesting herbs 22:30 – Volunteer cilantro and fall collard greens 25:45 – Garlic planting reminders 27:00 – Checking stored onions, potatoes, and garlic 28:10 – Topping off beds with compost for spring
Resource LinksFree 5-Day Garden Audit → https://journeywithjill.net/audit
Friday Emails (newsletter) → https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup
Recommended Brands & Products → https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products
Podcast Archive → https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast
Soft Mention: 🗓 Plan your best season yet with the 2026 Complete Garden Planner – a printable system for planning, tracking, and staying inspired. https://shop.journeywithjill.net
Disclaimer: Gardening advice shared in this podcast is based on my own experience in Zone 8a (Arkansas) and feedback from gardeners in other regions. Your results may vary depending on your climate and growing conditions. Always consult local extension resources for region-specific guidance. Some links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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