VEGETABLE PATCH : The day after Full Moon, the ascending Waning Gibbous moon at nearly 99% illumination still carries strong energy downward into root zones — a genuinely productive moment for root crops. Lift the last salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius) and scorzonera (Scorzonera hispanica) before the ground hardens further; shake off excess soil, trim leaves to 2–3 cm and store in slightly damp sand in a frost-free shed / Divide and replant established clumps of horseradish (Armoracia rusticana), burying 15 cm root sections horizontally at 30 cm spacing — they’ll establish quietly over winter and reward you come spring / Mound up soil around the base of remaining leeks (Allium porrum) to blanch the stems and protect them from sharp frosts; aim for 10–12 cm of earthing-up / In milder coastal or Mediterranean climates, direct-sow round radish (Raphanus sativus) and turnip (Brassica rapa) under a cold frame or low tunnel — germination is still possible with soil temperatures above 5°C.
INDOORS : Yesterday’s Jerusalem artichoke and celeriac harvest is done — now’s a good moment to check on any stored beetroot (Beta vulgaris) and kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes): inspect each root individually, remove any showing soft patches, and dust sound ones lightly with dry wood ash to discourage fungal rot / Pot up a few chicory roots (Cichorium intybus) in deep containers filled with moist compost, cover with a second pot to block all light, and keep at 15–18°C for tender chicons within three to four weeks — a classic winter forcing trick worth passing on.
LANDSCAPING : A calm late-November day is a fine opportunity to work on soil structure before the ground freezes solid. Fork in a 5–7 cm layer of well-rotted compost around the base of ornamental grasses (Miscanthus sinensis, Pennisetum alopecuroides) without burying the crowns — this feeds soil biology and insulates roots through the coldest weeks / Lightly fork compacted paths and borders to improve drainage; on heavy clay soils, incorporate coarse horticultural grit at a ratio of roughly one part grit to three parts soil to prevent waterlogging around the crowns of perennials like Astrantia and Kniphofia.