November 2026 · Garden calendar & project guides
What to do in your garden this month, and what's worth buying for it.
Planting calendars for your zone, plus research-based guides to the projects that cost real money: saunas, greenhouses, solar and more.
AI-generated illustration of our editor, Petr Hess
Sources on every pageExtension services, RHS, manufacturer manuals.
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Dates for your zoneCalendars by USDA zone, UK and region.
November
Now in the garden
The jobs and projects that matter before winter sets in, wherever you garden.
GuideWinter Garden Checklist: Jobs Before the Freeze, Through Winter and Into SpringA practical winter garden checklist for the northern hemisphere: what to do before the ground freezes, how to mulch and protect trees, and late-winter jobs.
GuideOverwintering Vegetables: Which Crops Survive Winter and How to Protect ThemOverwintering vegetables explained: which crops survive winter, approximate cold limits, mulch, low tunnels and cold frames, and what works in your climate.
How-toGreenhouse Heating Without Electricity: How to Keep Frost OutGreenhouse heating without electricity, step by step: seal and insulate, add fleece and thermal mass, build a hotbed, then use propane or paraffin safely.
Planting datesWhen to Plant Garlic in Zone 7: Dates, Varieties and Planting StepsWhen to plant garlic in zone 7: mid-October to early November for most gardens, with extension dates for VA, MD, NC and TN, plus hardneck and softneck picks.Exact sowing dates for your region:UKUSDA zone 7USDA zone 8All calendars →
Worth buying before winter
All sauna & spa guides →
Buyer's guideBest Barrel Saunas: 7 Research Picks for Your BackyardThe best barrel saunas compared on wood, stave thickness, heater and real size. Research-based picks from Almost Heaven, Redwood Outdoors, SaunaLife and more.
Buyer's guideBest Outdoor Saunas: Cabin and Cube Models ComparedThe best outdoor saunas in cabin and cube styles, compared on size, wood, heater and foundation. Research-based picks from Redwood, Almost Heaven and SaunaLife.
Buyer's guideBest Cold Plunge Tubs: A Research-Based Buyer's GuideThe best cold plunge tubs compared on chiller power, lowest temperature, filtration, ozone, power needs and footprint, with skip-it-if notes for each pick.
Buyer's guideBest Hot Tubs: Hard-Shell, Plug-and-Play and Portable PicksThe best hot tubs compared on seats, jets, gallons, heater watts, electrical supply, sanitation and filled weight, from compact plug-ins to 7-seat hard shells.
Buyer's guideBest Inflatable Hot Tubs: Specs, Running Costs and PicksThe best inflatable hot tubs compared on size, bubble and hydro jets, salt water, app control, covers and winter use, with skip-it-if notes for each pick.
Buyer's guideBest Portable Power Stations for the Garden, Shed, Cabin and Home BackupThe best portable power stations compared on usable kWh, inverter watts, solar input, UPS and expansion, for garden tools, sheds, cabins and winter home backup.
Buyer's guideBest Wood Burning Sauna Stoves: 7 Research Picks ComparedThe best wood burning sauna stoves compared on room volume, stone mass, chimney size and clearances. Research-based picks from Harvia, HUUM, Kuuma and Narvi.Black Friday & gift guides
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DealsBlack Friday Garden Deals 2026: How to Buy Smart This YearBlack Friday garden deals for 2026: key dates, how to tell a real discount from a fake one, which garden gear to watch, and a simple plan for when to buy.
DealsBlack Friday Robot Mower Deals: How to Spot a Real Bargain in 2026How to judge Black Friday robot mower deals in 2026: which models to watch, how to check a discount is genuine, which specs matter and when to buy.
DealsBlack Friday Sauna and Hot Tub Deals 2026: How to Buy SmartBlack Friday sauna and hot tub deals 2026: what was marked down in early November, how to spot a genuine discount, which models to watch and when to buy.
Gift guideGifts for Gardeners: Research-Based Picks by BudgetGifts for gardeners that get used: pruners, a soil blocker, a harvest knife, a transplant trowel and a watering can, with specs, prices seen and drawbacks.
Gift guideGifts for Sauna Lovers: 11 Useful Ideas for Every BudgetGifts for sauna lovers that get used every session: wool sauna hats, thermo-hygrometers, buckets and ladles, essences, robes and smart sensors, by budget.
Gift guideGifts for Outdoor Cooks: Pizza Ovens, Fire Pits and Grilling Tools by BudgetGifts for outdoor cooks at every budget: a research-based guide to pizza ovens, fire pits, wireless thermometers and grilling tools, with specs and drawbacks.Browse by project
From the editor
Research you can check, not opinions you have to trust.
I'm Petr Hess, founder and editor of Plot & Season. I'm not a certified horticulturist, so every planting date here comes from extension services and the RHS, and every product guide is built from specs, manuals and independent tests, with the sources listed at the end.
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