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Gardening To Do List - November in the Garden
A gardening calender for November? Gardening in November is a joy for those who've been waiting for cooler weather and almost non-existant for gardeners in Zones 6 on down. Even though the holidays start to demand more time indoors, there are still some garden tasks that need tending in the November garden.

Forcing Bulbs - Prechilling Chart
Many spring flowering bulbs can be forced into bloom during the winter, but most will need a period of cold temperatures to stimulate growth and flower production. This period of precooling varies with the type of bulb, as shown on the Prechilling Chart.

What to Do in the Garden in September
September gardening can mean cool, crisp nights or hot, hazy, Indian summer days. Either way, there’s no time to rest. Short season gardens need to be put to bed. Warmer zones are starting a whole new growing season. Even the southern hemisphere is back in the gardening groove. So here are some monthly gardening tips to get you bak out in the garden this September.

Gardening To Do List - October in the Garden
Gardening in October is entirely dependant on the weather. If there's an Indian Summer, there is no better time of year to be out in the garden. While gardeners in warm areas will have more to do than their northern counterparts, there are plenty of garden tasks to keep everyone busy in October.

Forcing Flowering Bulbs for Winter Color
Many spring blooming bulbs can be forced into bloom in the winter months. Some tropical bloomers,like paperwhites and amaryllis, take little effort at all.