Welcome to Your December Garden: 50 Essential Reads for Winter Beauty, Harvest, & Planning

Frosty mornings, twinkling lights, and the quiet hush of winter—December is here! While the garden rests, there’s plenty to do: from protecting dormant plants and harvesting root crops, to feeding wildlife and dreaming up next year’s plans. Whether you’re an eager grower, a wildlife watcher, or planning festive fun with family, this month’s guides will help you embrace the magic and productivity of the season.

Browse below for 50 inspiring articles on winter tasks, homegrown feasts, crafty activities, and smart garden prep—with expert advice to nurture your soil, spirit, and next year’s harvest alike.

50 December Gardening and Home Articles

1. Winter Veg, Fruit, and Herbs: Your December Growing Guide
2. Harvesting and Storing Winter Root Crops in December
3. December Protection for Overwintering Garlic, Onions, and Shallots
4. Growing Salad Leaves and Microgreens Indoors in December
5. Forcing Rhubarb for Early Spring Stems in December
6. December Winter Care for Perennial Herbs
7. Pruning Apple and Pear Trees in December Dormancy
8. December Cloche and Fleece Use for Emergency Frost Protection
9. Planning December Seed Orders for Next Season
10. Lifting and Keeping Leeks and Parsnips Stored in December
11. Building a Simple Cold Frame for December Winter Greens
12. How to Keep Potted Bulbs Healthy Indoors During December
13. Creating Festive Containers with Ivy, Skimmia, and Evergreens for December
14. December Care for Christmas Houseplants: Poinsettia, Amaryllis, and Cyclamen
15. December Protection for Roses, Camellias, and Hydrangeas from Frost
16. Dividing Snowdrops in December for Early Spring Success
17. Early Pruning of Winter Jasmine and Honeysuckle in December
18. December Garden Color: Best Plants for Winter Interest
19. Enjoying Bark, Berries, and Seedheads in the December Landscape
20. Planting Indoor Narcissus (Paperwhites) for December Winter Scent
21. Cleaning and Storing Summer Bulbs and Tubers in December
22. December Mulching of Fruit Bushes and Trees Against Heavy Frost
23. Cold Weather Composting Tips for December
24. Using Leaf Mold as a Winter Mulch in December
25. December Soil Testing and Health Checks in Dormancy
26. How to Use Wood Ash in the December Winter Garden
27. Sheet Mulching New Plots Over Winter in December
28. Making and Using Bokashi Compost Indoors in December
29. Overwintering Tender Perennials Indoors During December
30. Heating a Greenhouse Economically Through December
31. Managing December Condensation and Air Circulation Under Glass
32. Sowing Hardy Annuals in an Unheated Greenhouse in December
33. December Winter Pest and Disease Checks
34. Early Seed Sowing in December: What to Start Indoors Now
35. Growing Culinary Herbs on a Windowsill in December
36. Storing Apples, Pumpkins, and Root Crops for Christmas in December
37. Festive December Pickles and Preserves: Seasonal Recipes
38. Drying Citrus and Apples for Decorations and Snacks in December
39. Building a Mini Root Cellar or Storage Crate for December Harvest
40. Baking with Preserved Fruit: Cakes, Pies, and More for December Celebrations
41. Using Stored Onions, Garlic, and Shallots in December Winter Cooking
42. December Winter Soups from Garden Produce
43. Seasonal December Drinks: Mulled Cider, Homemade Cordials, and Syrups
44. Feeding Birds Through Winter: What, When, and How in December
45. Providing Fresh Water for Wildlife in December Freezing Weather
46. Creating December Shelter: Hedgehog Homes, Log Piles, and Bug Hotels
47. Making Homemade Suet Cakes and Feeders for December Birds
48. Encouraging Overwintering Insects with December Leaf and Brush Piles
49. December Gardening Without Chemicals: Eco Practices for Winter
50. December Winter Pond Care: Avoiding Ice Hazards