Planting Grass in November

It just doesn't sound logical to me.  Planting grass? Now? We're here in western NY. The weather has been unseasonably mild; last week was 60's and sunny.  But still, now it is damp, cool, and windy; it never got out of the 40's today.  We've had snow by Thanksgiving many-a-time.  Can we still get grass sprouted before winter truly sets in?

I used the internet, of course, in hopes of finding good advice.  All About Lawns   recommends planting between August 15 and September 15 in a 4 season climate.  But they also say "Just because you've missed the August to September window doesn't mean you're out of fall grass planting options. You can always take your chances planting a little later, particularly if you're enjoying an Indian summer. Or you can wait until late autumn to spread grass seeds. They'll remain dormant all winter, but when spring returns they'll start sprouting, giving you a jump start on the next growing season. There are risks -- the seeds can be washed or blown away by harsh weather -- but it's a good option for those who don't want to wait."

Notice the com-poster next to the new greenhouse base.

I think this week qualifies as late autumn. But my husband wanted me to spread some grass seed on our trench lines (See Greenhouse - Step 2) , and so I did.  I assume the seed will rot on the ground, but maybe it will come up next spring.  This is just another learning by trial and error for us.  Stay tuned on this one also; I'll let you know what does or doesn't happen.

Meanwhile, when I got home this afternoon, there was a surprise for me on the back patio.  The empty compost barrel had blown off its stand, across the lawn, and onto the patio (a distance of at least 50 yards).  Yes, it was that windy today.  I stood it on end so that it would hopefully travel no farther.  Grass seed?  It's probably over on the neighbor's lawn.  :)

That com-poster barrel got all the way over to the patio by itself!