447 - November Garden Checklist: Protecting Cold-Sensitive Crops, Planting Onions for Spring, and Making the Most of the Final Garden Days
Release Date: 11/11/2025
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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
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info_outlineWhen 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 Audit
Take 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 Takeaways
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10 tasks Jill’s doing in her Zone 8A garden this November.
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How short-day onions fit perfectly after summer crops.
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What “growing degree days” mean and why they matter.
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Simple ways to protect crops before the first frost.
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Why now’s the best time to plan your spring garden.
Chapters
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 Links
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Free 5-Day Garden Audit → https://journeywithjill.net/audit
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Friday Emails (newsletter) → https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup
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Recommended Brands & Products → https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products
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Podcast Archive → https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast
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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.