November

This time of year sees the final harvests from the summer season. The last remaining late potato varieties will be dug up from the ground and also the container-grown potatoes will be lifted and stored in hessian sacks.  This will provide us with plenty of potatoes to last us through the Winter Months.  

The Winter months are on the way, each year the frosts are appearing later and this has provided more time to finish off those essential end of season tasks.  The gardens are slowly being cleaned and prepared for the Winter. 

There’s no time just yet for putting your feet up, but you can still enjoy a cosy night beside the fire after a day out in the garden. 

With the arrival of autumn, there are a lot of animals preparing themselves to spend the winter hibernating in the warm, looking for a safe haven to escape from the cold. When we speak about hibernation we often think about mammals, especially about the large-sized ones such as bears, but we should remember that hibernation also concerns a lot of the little animals that visit our parks and gardens.

As the air cools and nights lengthen, gardens can provide vital support for a host of animals. Our top November wildlife gardening jobs will help you create a heaven for the harsher months ahead.

As the colder months arrive, it’s time to find creative ways to make your garden feel more enticing. Read on to discover five ways you can brighten your outdoor space so you can enjoy it all year round.  

While the days may be getting shorter, sowing in November is a great way to get ahead, bringing harvest times forward and saving you precious time in spring. Whether it’s flowers, fruit, or vegetables, here’s a roundup of our favourites seeds to sow this month – plus top tips on how to plant them.