The November Garden
The jobs worth doing now — from planting spring bulbs and lifting tender plants to dealing with all those leaves.
Tulips to plant. Leaves to gather. Dogs to walk. And finally, weather worth getting the wax jacket out for.
Explore November →Planning a school growing project, a community veg patch or herbs for the pub kitchen? We’re preparing our spring 2027 plant range and would love to hear what you have in mind.
Ask about plants for your project →From the first school bed to allotments, gardening clubs and shared growing spaces.
Vegetables and herbs for productive gardens, raised beds and containers.
Planning fresh herbs close to the kitchen? Tell us what you use and the space you have.
Enquiries welcome. Availability, prices and delivery arrangements will be confirmed individually.
What we're growing, cooking, walking and noticing in the British countryside right now.
Short days, garden jobs worth doing and a little preparation before winter settles in.
→ 02 WildlifeA messy corner of the garden might be considerably more useful than tidying everything away.
→ 03 In the shedTen minutes now could save a frustrating afternoon when the grass starts growing again.
→ 04Country kitchenCheck stored apples and squash, use the sound fruit and make room for slower cooking.
→Dogs, gardens, muddy boots, good food and making more of life outdoors.
Growing it is only half the story. What we're harvesting, storing, cooking and eating this month.
Shorter days don't mean staying indoors. Autumn is when woodland paths, quiet lanes and muddy fields really come into their own.
Get outside →No endless catalogue. Just useful, beautiful things we'd happily have ourselves.
A good pair should last years, not one season.
What to look for →
For actual mud, actual walking and actual British weather.
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The things that earn their place in a country home.
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A few things genuinely useful at this time of year.
Explore the edit →Seasonal notes from the garden, countryside and kitchen. Useful things to do, places worth going and occasionally something we think is worth buying.
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