DECEMBER
December brings the festive spirit to the garden with a bounty of fresh crops and vibrant blooms ready for harvesting. This month is all about enjoying the fruits of your labour from refreshing mint sprigs to new potatoes that will be perfect for Christmas feasts.
PLANT NOW
Basil, beans, beetroot, blueberries, capsicum, chillies, chrysanthemum, cosmos, courgettes, cucumber, eggplant, kūmara, lavender, lettuce, marigold, mesclun, parsley, passionfruit, petunia, pumpkin/squash, radish, rocket, sage, spinach, spring onions, strawberries, sweetcorn, tomatoes and watermelon.
JOBS TO DO
• Harvest and use fresh mint, strawberries, raspberries and currants in festive dishes and drinks, adding a burst of flavour to your celebrations.
• Pick roses in the morning to ensure they last a week in a vase.
• Start watering your garden deeply and consistently, especially during…
