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The start of November follows the clocks going back. We all enjoy an extra hour in bed for that weekend, but this annual event reminds us that the evenings are becoming longer and darker.
As temperatures drop further and milder areas see their first frosts, November evokes memories of bonfire nights, cosy evenings by the fire and hearty meals. And of course, the countdown to the festivities of December well and truly begins this month.
In the garden, it’s time to start looking ahead to next spring. November is the month to plant tulip, daffodil and hyacinth bulbs. Outdoors, you can also plant garlic, shallots and onions at this time of year. Garden centres start to stock hellebores around this time, which help add some colour and interest to the garden over the winter months.
Read on for the best of seasonal eating and slow food this month.
What produce is in season in November?
The focus on hearty vegetables continues in November. While seasonal fruit is less abundant, apples and pears are the focus of autumnal desserts. Foragers will encounter sloes, wild mushrooms and chestnuts at this time of year.
Vegetables in season in November:
- Squash
- Pumpkin
- Artichoke
- Beetroot
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Chicory
- Horseradish
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Leeks
- Parsnips
- Potatoes
- Shallots
- Swede
- Turnips
- Wild mushrooms
Fruit in season in November:
- Apples
- Pears
- Quince
Slow, seasonal activities for November
With darker evenings, November is a great time to get cosy at home and give a new craft a go, or try that recipe you’ve had bookmarked for ages. Here are a few ideas for slower activities in November:
- Plant spring bulbs to enjoy next year
- Forage chestnuts and try our mushroom and chestnut risotto
- Collect pinecones to use as seasonal decorations
- Forage sloes to make sloe gin
- Make or decorate your own reusable advent calendar
- Get up early and go for a walk on a crisp, frosty morning
- Make a twist on a classic with our maple, pecan and apple crumble recipe
More more inspiration on seasonal living this month, read our slow living activities in autumn guide, or our tips for a slow Christmas. You may also like our list of the best seasonal recipe books.
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