December in the Garden
December is the month for garden rest and planning.
Planning
- Prepare for spring
- Order seeds
- Plan future crops
Protection
- Protect from frost
- Monitor shelters
- Maintain mulching
Maintenance
- Maintain tools
- Repair equipment
- Check protections
What to plant this month?
Vegetables
- • Garlic
- • Shallots
Fruits
- • Bare-root trees
Flowers
- • Forcing bulbs
Essential tips
- Protect plants
- Feed the birds
- Maintain tools