Onions (bulb, short-day) Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Dec 7–Jan 18. Set out transplants 0.75" deep, 3" apart, rows 14" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
16 Days Out: English Peas
Do this: Opens Dec 21. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Spinach
Do this: Opens Dec 21. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Jan 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Beets
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Radish
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Bring the pots in
Do this: Move container plants into a garage or shed on nights forecast well below 32°F.
Hugel build season
Do this: Fall is the time to build: dig a 1-2 foot trench and stack hardwood logs, branches and greens so the mound settles by spring.
Sort your wood pile
Do this: Set aside oak, maple and cottonwood for a hugel mound, and keep black walnut and cedar out of it.