November Garden To-Do List

My bulbs finally arrived and with one last weekend of 80-degree weather, I think fall is finally here to stay. I'll be planting alliums, anemones, tulips (in the mix are 'Pink Sorbet' and 'Pink Frills', an appropriately frilly variety) and crocus in pots. Send good garden vibes that the squirrels don't dig them all up. — Jessica Yonker/Atlanta, Georgia

Though it's been hanging on quite nicely, it's time to remove the summer purslane from my hanging basket and replace it with something more hardy. I'm also going to tuck a few spring bulbs in the basket for a nice little surprise next season. — Jessica Yonker

I planted some 'Ruby Red' Swiss chard out on my patio—the stalks are young and it tastes great right off the plant without being cooked, so I'll harvest some of it for salads now and let the rest mature to cook up later on. — Jessica Yonker

I've got a potted kalanchoe and tropical dumb cane that have been outside. My apartment doesn't get a lot of light during the day, so I've put both plants in a dark corner of the patio to get them used to the drastic change in lighting. After one last deep watering to ensure I'm not bringing in any bugs, I'll bring them in and let them sit by the patio door for a few weeks before moving them to their permanent winter homes. — Jessica Yonker