December - this is what you can sow and cultivate

Regardless of the weather conditions, there is plenty to do during the winter months. Why not start planning next year's gardening and flower beds now? Take a look at the lovely seed catalogs, dream and reflect on what went well and what didn't go well during the year. Maybe something can be adjusted for next year. For example, was there too much squash? Or was all the cabbage eaten by caterpillars? December is often a quiet time that allows for reflection and fine-tuning of garden plans.

If you want to grow here and now, it is also possible. Many seeds can now be winter-sown to get an early harvest in the spring - just sow the seeds directly on the frozen ground and cover them lightly with new soil. With a little luck, you can get an early harvest already in March-April, for example of spinach.,Remember to sow the seeds when it is properly cold and winter is stable, so that the seeds do not rot from moisture or sprout immediately. The idea is that they should sprout only when the spring sun appears, so that the small plants do not freeze. If you are unsure of how stable the cold is, it is probably best to wait with winter sowing until January-February.,More about winter sowing,Winter sow in open ground and in raised beds,Sow in plastic boxes in winter and get hardy plants for spring.

VerbenaMarigoldZinniaPoppyCosmosSunflowerMarigold (velvet flower)Bluebell

Prickly thriftLavenderStarflowerSageAnise hyssopLarkspur, Remember to sow flowers that require a cold period (stratification) to germinate now. This is an excellent time for such flowers.

Don't forget the garlic! If you haven't planted the garlic yet, it still works in most places. The cloves should ideally be planted a couple of weeks before the frost sets in, so they have time to establish, but at the same time not peek out from the ground - that should only happen in the spring.

Indoor cultivation is also a great option in winter. With grow lights, you can sow leafy greens, potted tomatoes, pea shoots, cress, and almost all types of herbs all year round. You can also pre-cultivate chili, peppers, and lettuce for later planting. In December, you can sow different varieties of chili and peppers indoors. The plants have a long development time and need to be planted in the soil early in order to have time to become large plants during the summer. Lettuce can also be pre-cultivated now, and planted out in a heated bench later.

December is a great month for those who like to do things themselves. Make your own Christmas bouquets for the table, a beautiful wreath for the door, garlands, table cards with plants or all kinds of Christmas arrangements. The flower bulbs from the arrangements can be planted in the garden in the spring and delight you with colors year after year. DIY: Make your own Christmas decorations with plants - see all our ideas and recipes!

Remove any wet and heavy snow from plants in the garden, so that the branches do not break under the weight.Sow chili and leafy greens indoors under a grow light.Harvest Jerusalem artichokes and kale.Create your own Christmas flower arrangements and decorations.Cover vulnerable plants in the flowerbed with leaves and protect roses from frost.Prune grapes while they are in dormancy.Water plants that have been brought indoors for winter storage.Plant tulip bulbs if the frost has not arrived yet.Reflect, dream, and plan your gardening for the next season.

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