Fresh advice for the frosty month ahead, courtesy of our resident Gardening Tips columnist, Master Gardener Yvonne Savio:
“The sun’s light and warmth slip to the year’s low ebb this month. During warm spells, however, some seeds will germinate, so sowing under protected conditions is worth the effort. These seedlings can fill gaps in the winter garden and continue harvests into early spring. But plants will grow very slowly, so sow or transplant three or four times the amount you would in the spring.
“Fresh-picked chard, lettuce, spinach, and other greens are delicious, nutritious, and far less expensive than what’s available at the supermarket. They’re worth starting now if only for their flavor and texture added to store bought basics. Besides, it’s wonderful to have something bright green growing in the garden all winter.”
Check out MG Savio’s December Gardening Tips for many more useful tips and insights on how to manifest and maintain a magnificent winter garden full of thriving vegetables, trees, herbs, and ornamentals.
Go gardeners!