Do you keep a checklist to remind yourself what you need to do in the garden over the next few weeks? Whether you're finding ways to extend the season or dividing or moving perennials to supporting wildlife, make sure to take a moment and enjoy what it looks like today—maybe even take a picture! This week we share some ideas for fall to-dos and shine a spotlight on flower bulbs, which give us something to look forward to.
It's that time of year to thank your garden for what it gave you, give it what it still needs from you, enjoy what is there, plan ahead for the next few months, and get excited for spring! If you haven't started a garden to-do list, these fall gardening tips provide a good place to start.
Pictured: Don't forget to protect your pots! In colder climates, wash and store ceramic and terra cotta pots in a cool, dry place where they won't freeze and crack. Sturdy metal, stone, fiberglass, or plastic pots can be left out and used for fall and winter arrangements. Design by Linda Ernst. Photo by Janet Loughrey.
Webinar: Join Us Live Online!
A Look Inside “The Essential Guide to Bulbs”
with Jenny Rose Carey
Thursday, November 19th, at 6:00 PM Eastern / 3:00 PM Pacific
Drawing from her book, The Essential Guide to Bulbs, Jenny Rose Carey will explore the many possibilities of bulb gardening, sharing practical planting techniques and design ideas for successfully growing bulbs in gardens and containers.
You'll discover:
- Choosing bulbs suited to your climate and growing conditions.
- Creating flowers from late winter through fall.
- Natural ways to combine bulbs with perennials, shrubs, and ornamental grasses.
- Ideas for layered bulb containers.
- Bulbs that support pollinators.
- When to leave bulbs in the ground, lift them, or treat them as annuals.
- Planting and aftercare essentials.
- Common bulb-growing mistakes and how to avoid them.
Registration: $20 USD
Your registration includes a live Q&A with Jenny, printable journal-style notes, and access to the recording for 30 days if you can't join us live.
Click here to see a quick video from Jenny Rose Carey about the webinar!
“The planting of bulbs is the work of hope and always thrilling.”
— May Sarton, author
With so much talk about flower bulbs, it's nice to go back to the basics! In this guide, we share the different types of bulbs, helpful hints, where to buy them, and how to plant, dig, and store them. This will be perfect to have on hand if you're joining us for the webinar on November 19th, too!
Hint: Average planting times for Zones 6 & 7 is now until mid-November (hurry!), Zones 8 & 9 until early December, and Zone 10 from late December to Early January.
Planter Collections from Campania
Growing indoor plants means not only taking care of the plant, but also seeing the pot daily. So why not have a beautiful planter? From artisanal terra cotta to glazes, cold painted, and more, there's a style for every home. Add to your wish list or give one as a gift. Pictured: Taormina Planter Collection.
Checking My List Twice
I’m planting more daffodils and tulips—including tulips in pots—this month. And adding some amaryllis and paperwhites for some indoor cheer. I’m also asking myself: Who could I plant bulbs for? One year I gave the gift of planting bulbs, and the joy keeps on giving.
There are more yellow lilies to add, following a diagram I sketched, and I’m also thinking about ways to bring color into the orchard we planted last November. Rembrandt tulips have caught my eye, too.
Of course, there’s maintenance on the list: cutting back seed heads in the meadow and researching how to move the fig that's in the fireplace border once its leaves have dropped. And one reminder that’s easy to overlook: Bring bouquets inside! Enjoying the garden belongs on the list alongside tending it.
What’s on your November list? Jot down a few things you’d like to do, and leave room for a little dreaming.
Happy gardening!
Jim
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