Forcing Rhubarb for Early Spring Stems in December December is the perfect month to start forcing rhubarb for those sought-after, sweet, pink stalks that appear weeks before the outdoor crop.…[...]
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Growing Salad Leaves and Microgreens Indoors in December When outdoor gardens sleep under frost, you can still enjoy crisp, nutritious greens every day—right on your windowsill. Growing salad leaves and…[...]
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December Protection for Overwintering Garlic, Onions, and Shallots Garlic, onions, and shallots sown in autumn or early winter benefit from a little extra care as December’s cold, wet weather arrives.…[...]
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Harvesting and Storing Winter Root Crops in December December is the heart of root crop season. As temperatures dip, your leeks, carrots, parsnips, swede, celeriac, and beets reach peak flavor—sweetened…[...]
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Winter Veg, Fruit, and Herbs: Your December Growing Guide Don’t let the cold fool you—there’s still plenty of food to grow, tend, and harvest in a December garden. With a…[...]
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Planning Next Year’s Garden in November: Lessons and Dreams November—when the garden quiets and frost lingers—is the ideal month to look back, learn, and dream forward. With the season’s successes…[...]
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Success with Bare-Root Roses and Fruit in November November is the best month for planting bare-root roses and fruit trees or bushes. With cooler weather and moist, workable soil, new…[...]
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Preparing Garden Borders for November Frosts As temperatures drop and frosts become more frequent, November is the key month to protect your garden borders from winter damage. Taking a little…[...]
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November Craft Projects: Pinecones, Berries, and Twigs November brings bare branches, colorful berries, and a bounty of pinecones and twigs to the garden—perfect for homemade crafts that bring natural beauty…[...]
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November Guide to Late Bulb Planting Don’t worry if you’ve missed the “main” window for planting spring bulbs—November is actually an ideal time for many classics, especially tulips. Late planting…[...]
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