November Notes from the Farm: Roots, Rest, and Renewal
As the days grow shorter and the air sharpens with that unmistakable November chill, the land starts to whisper: slow down, breathe, and root yourself.
This is the season where nature teaches us the beauty of going inward — of preparing quietly for what’s next.
🌙 The Moon and the Moment
The Full Beaver Moon arrived this month, signaling the time when beavers build their dens — and we humans instinctively do the same. It’s the perfect time to tidy, organize, and make your home feel grounded and warm before winter fully settles in.
Best days to declutter or deep clean: November 15–17
Best days to rest and recharge: November 24–26
🌱 Garden and Farm Chores
November isn’t lazy — it’s low and slow.
Now’s the time to:
Plant garlic if you haven’t yet (the cold helps it form strong roots).
Spread mulch or compost to protect garden beds.
Take cuttings of herbs like rosemary or mint to overwinter indoors.
Sharpen tools and oil handles — small rituals that feel like closure.
Old-timers say: “A tidy shed means a peaceful winter.” And honestly, they’re right.
✂️ Almanac Notes — “Best Days For…
According to lunar cycles and folk tradition:
Cut hair to encourage growth: Nov 12–13
Cut hair to slow growth: Nov 26–27
Visit the dentist: Nov 19–20 (waxing moon = faster healing)
Start a new habit: Nov 5 or Nov 22
Bake bread: Nov 14–16 (moist air days make for perfect rise)
🌾 In Nature Right Now
If you step outside in the early morning, you’ll notice:
The last of the migrating birds heading south.
Deer fattening up for winter.
Soil smell deep and earthy — it’s alive beneath the frost.
Nature’s still busy, even when it looks still.
🌼 Bloom with Purpose
This month’s reminder: Rest is not laziness — it’s preparation.
Just like bulbs sleep underground, we also need time to root deeply before we bloom again.
So light the candles, pull on your coziest sweater, and take a cue from the land — this is your season to breathe.
