Gardening To-Do List Northwest Gardening In December

What can I plant in my garden in December?

1. December Harvest

Beets & beet greens (Here are my tips for harvesting beets plus a ton of beet recipes)
Brassicas. Broccoli. Collards. Kale. Radishes. Rutabagas. Turnips (Greens are super tasty, too)
Carrots.
Leeks.
Lettuce.
Swiss chard.

What should I do in my garden in December?

Jobs to do in the garden in December – Planting, sowing and choosing a Christmas tree

Plant a feast of berries. ...
Create winter interest with bark and stems. ...
Sow mustard and cress seeds. ...
Feed the birds. ...
Choose a Christmas tree. ...
Look after your lawn. ...
Grow Witch Hazel.

What can I plant in my allotment in December?

You can sow winter hardy broad beans under cover. Now is the time to divide rhubarb crowns and plant bare root fruit trees and bushes. Onion seeds can be sown in trays or pots towards the end of the month.

What vegetables can you grow in December?

Most can be planted or sown directly outdoors to ensure that your winter vegetable garden is fully stocked.

Onions and Shallots. Autumn planting onion sets are easy to grow and will virtually look after themselves over winter. ...
Garlic. ...
Spring Onions. ...
Perpetual Spinach. ...
Broad Beans. ...
Peas. ...
Asparagus. ...
Winter Salads.

What flowers can I plant in December?

15 Stunning Flowers That Bloom Even in the Dead of Winter

of 15. Pansies and Violas. ...
of 15. Snowdrops. ...
of 15. Winter Jasmine. ...
of 15. Hellebores. ...
of 15. Pieris. ...
of 15. Winterberry. ...
of 15. Winter Aconite. ...
of 15. Cyclamen.

Can I plant anything in December?

A complete listing of vegetables that can be planted in December and through the winter includes beet, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celery, Chinese cabbage, collard, endive, garlic, kale, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, mustard, onion, peas (English and snow), radish, rape, rutabaga, shallot, Swiss chard and turnip ...

What seeds can be planted in December?

Discover six vegetable seeds to sow in December, below.

Broad beans.
Onions.
Garlic.
Lettuce.
Lamb's lettuce.
Mustard greens.
Microgreens.

Can I plant perennials in December?

Winter is a great time to get them in the ground, says Guy Barter, expert at the Royal Horticultural Society. ... Most are tough as old boots, so you can transplant them when you like. Perennials are non-woody plants that die back in autumn before returning in spring.

Can you plant shrubs in December?

Even if the soil freezes immediately after planting, your shrub or tree will be just fine. In fact, the Plant Man writes, “Because they are in their dormant period, trees and shrubs are less likely to suffer 'transplantation shock' at this time of year.” (December). Happy Planting!

What fruit can I plant in December?

Some of the best winter fruits are persimmons, pomegranates, crabapples, apples, cherries, raspberries, citrus, and strawberries.

What do you do on an allotment in December?

Lift root vegetables for winter storage. Cover beds with black plastic to suppress weeds and help to warm your soil ready for early crops next year e.g. shallots. Have a general tidy up of your allotment shed. Continue to prune fruit trees and bushes (except cherries and plums) unless the weather has turned very cold.

What do you do with an allotment in the winter?

How to get your veg plot ready for winter

Keep on top of weeds. These opportunists will carry on growing where the soil is warm enough. ...
Tend to your compost heap. ...
Start digging - or don't. ...
Tidy your edges. ...
Cover bare patches. ...
Net brassicas. ...
Straw up root crops. ...
Heel in leeks.

What can I plant now for Christmas?

Tags

Cabbage.
Cabbage white caterpillar.
Carrots.
Christmas.
Growing potatoes.
Hoverflies.
Kale.
Leeks.

Can I plant spinach in December?

Spinach: One of the world's most nutritious plants, spinach loves the cold and can be grown throughout winter. Like most vegetables, spinach grows best in well-draining soil rich in organic matter.

What veg can I plant now for winter?

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbages, kale, leeks and parsnips are hardy vegetables and will stand through the winter. Leafy crops such as chard, parsley and rocket should also over-winter with a little protection.

What flowers stay in bloom all year?

21 Annual Flowers for Year-Round Color

Petunia. One of the best annual flowers is the petunia. ...
Calibrachoa. Calibrachoa looks like a miniature petunia. ...
Sunflower. A common annual flower is sunflower, but Solar Flare sunflower (shown here) is anything but commonplace. ...
Stock. ...
Sweet Alyssum. ...
Begonia. ...
Verbena. ...
Rudbeckia or Black-Eyed Susan.

What can I plant now for winter color?

Browse our pick of the best winter-flowering plants, below.

Winter honeysuckle.
Christmas rose.
Pansies.
Winter aconites.
Daphne.
Snowdrop.
Mahonia.
Winter clematis.

What flowers are popular at Christmas?

Christmas flowers are the popular flowers used during the festive season of Christmas. In many nations, seasonal flowers and plants such as Poinsettia, Christmas cactus, holly, Christmas rose, ivy and mistletoe form a major part of traditional Christmas decoration.

Can I plant daffodils in December?

When to plant

If you want to fill your garden with colour next spring, plant bulbs from October to December, before the first frost. Daffodils, tulips, crocus, grape hyacinths and fritillarias are just some of the plants to choose from.

Can you plant tomatoes in December?

Tomatoes are a warm season crop that dies back when cold temperatures threaten. This usually means no home-grown tomatoes in winter, unless you have a greenhouse. You can, however, grow tomatoes indoors, but they are usually smaller and produce less prolifically than their summer cousins.

What can I plant at the end of winter?

FRUIT & VEGETABLE – plant artichoke, asparagus, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, Brussels sprout, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celery, endive, leek, lettuce, onion, peas, snow peas, silver beet, spinach and radish.