Plantable now
Still plantable in December
In December the garden rests under frost and maybe a little snow, and I enjoy the break with a cup of tea and next year's sowing calendar. Still, nothing is over: lamb's lettuce holds on under fleece, and the windowsill is already waiting for the first herbs and microgreens.
Outdoors is on a break
Nothing goes straight into the bed this month. A perfect time to plan next year.
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- Can I still harvest anything in December?
- Yes, hardy lamb's lettuce, kale and winter leeks defy the frost and can be harvested on frost-free days. Kale actually tastes especially sweet after the first frost.
- What's a useful thing to do in the garden in December?
- I plan next year's crop rotation and grow herbs and microgreens indoors on the windowsill. That way there's always something green within reach despite the winter break.