Window Sill Herb Garden

Ever thought of planting a window sill herb garden to get you over those winter blues?
It would be nice to have some fresh herbs growing in the kitchen window sill this winter
to help take away those winter blues plus you could get some health benefits at the same time.

Most herbs will get by on at least 6 hours of sunlight a day.So if you have a sunny window sill then
you are in business.Basil, chives, sweet marjoram, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, savory, tarragon, and thyme are especially well suited to growing in windowsill gardens.

So get out your potting mix, container,and get started today.

Mulch Fall-Planted Bulbs

Remember those fall planted spring flowering bulbs you recently planted?
They will need a little protection this winter for spring beauty.

To protect fall planted, spring flowering bulbs such as daffodils and tulips for winter mulch them after a few hard freezes with a 2 to 3 inch thick layer of shredded bark.

This should help you to have a beautiful spring garden.

Happy Thanksgiving

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All of us here at Granny Gruners Garden would like to wish you a wonderful,and safe Thanksgiving.

Winter is Coming/Something to Think About

Make sure all of your garden hoses are disconnected
from the faucets. Today most homes are equipped with
"frost free" hose bibs that are not supposed to freeze.
But what most people don't realize is that unless you
disconnect the hose from the faucet the water inside of
the faucet can not drain and they can and will freeze and
break inside the wall. Simply disconnect the hose so the
water inside the faucet can run out.

If you live in the south you need not worry. In the north pipes do freeze
and bust wide open if we don't take precautions. It just
adds to ambience of living in the north.

November Garden To Do List

November Gardening To Do List




Zone 1
Thin dense-growing trees to avoid wind damage
Apply mulch around plants after ground freezes
Cut back chrysanthemums after bloom; mulch heavily or dig and store in basement or garage
Set up burlap screens on windward sides of choice shrubs
Prune deciduous trees and roses after leaves have fallen

Zone 2
Cut back on feeding houseplants (do not feed dormant houseplants)


Zone 3
Cut back on feeding houseplants (do not feed dormant houseplants)


Zone 4
Cover perennial, vegetable, bulb, and strawberry beds for winter
Plant winter- and spring-flowering bulbs
Divide and replant crowded fall-blooming bulbs after leaves yellow
Buy spring-blooming bulbs
Cut back on feeding houseplants (do not feed dormant houseplants)
Protect roses for winter

Zone 5
Plant winter- and spring-flowering bulbs
Divide and replant crowded fall-blooming bulbs after leaves yellow
Buy winter- and spring-blooming bulbs
Cut back on feeding houseplants (do not feed dormant houseplants)
Protect roses for winter

Zone 6
Start fall compost pile
Plant winter- and spring-flowering bulbs
Divide and replant crowded fall-blooming bulbs after leaves yellow
Buy winter- and spring-blooming bulbs
Cut back on feeding houseplants (do not feed dormant houseplants)
Protect roses for winter


Zone 7
Plant ornamental trees
Cover perennial, vegetable, bulb, and strawberry beds for winter
Plant winter- and spring-blooming bulbs
Pre-chill tulips and hyacinths for indoor forcing
Cut back on feeding houseplants (do not feed dormant houseplants)
Rake lawn to remove debris
Protect roses for the winter
Prune fall- and winter-flowering shrubs during or just after bloom
Prune hardy deciduous and evergreen shrubs and vines
Protect tender plants from frost
Zone 8
Lightly cover perennial, vegetable, bulb, and strawberry beds for winter
Plant winter- and spring-blooming bulbs
Cut back on feeding houseplants (do not feed dormant houseplants)
Plant or repair lawns
Plant ornamental grasses
Plant winter-blooming perennials
Plant bare-root roses
Plant bare-root trees, shrubs, and vines
Prune fall- and winter-blooming shrubs and vines after bloom
Plant cool-season or winter vegetable seedlings
Sow seeds for cool-season or winter vegetables


Zone 9
Plant for winter color with annuals
Plant winter- and spring-flowering shrubs
Repot cacti and succulents, if essential, once they have finished blooming
Plant bare-root fruit trees
Plant citrus
Cut back on feeding houseplants (do not feed dormant houseplants)
Repair or plant lawns
Rake lawns to remove debris
Sow frost-tolerant perennials indoors
Plant winter-blooming perennials
Plant bare-root roses
Plant bare-root trees, shrubs, and vines
Prune deciduous trees
Prune fall- and winter-flowering shrubs and vines just after bloom
Plant seedlings of cool-season or winter vegetables
Sow seeds for cool-season or winter vegetables
Protect tender plants from frost


Zone 10
Set out winter-blooming annuals
Plant winter- and spring-blooming bulbs
Repot cacti and succulents, if essential, once they have finished blooming
Plant bare-root fruit trees
Plant citrus
Cut back on feeding houseplants (do not feed dormant houseplants)
Plant winter-blooming perennials
Plant bare-root roses
Plant bare-root shrubs and vines
Prune fall- and winter-flowering shrubs and vines just after bloom
Plant bare-root trees
Sow cool-season or winter vegetable seeds


Zone 11
Purchase living Christmas tree (but don't bring it indoors until a week -or less- before Christmas)
Plan next year's garden
Clean and oil garden tools
Drain and winterize garden mechanical equipment according to manufacturer's instructions
When you bring in the living Christmas tree, keep it away from heating registers
Keep gift plants in a cool, light place. Slit foil at bottom of pot to keep roots from drowning.

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