Jobs on the plot

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

While you wait for Spring, here are the jobs to get on with

1 Sunlight may be sparse during December, so it is important to keep your plot clear of debris to optimise the winter light 2 The garden will need less attention, so it’s the ideal time to rejuvenate

Parsnips roots will have reached full size by now, so you can begin harvesting them whenever needed. To get them out in one piece, loosen the soil around the roots with a garden fork beforehand, and i

Get your soil winter-ready – now’s the time to dig, prep and boost your beds for spring

Broad beans: If conditions are mild, you can sow seeds outside for an early harvest Cauliflowers: Sow seeds 2cm deep in a seed bed, allowing 60cm between rows for larger cultivars Microgreens: Perfect