December

1. Check winter protection structures are still in place
2. Check that glasshouse heaters are fully operational
3. Prevent ponds and standpipes from freezing
4. Prune open-grown apples and pears (but not those trained against walls)
5. Prune acers, birches and vines before Christmas to avoid bleeding
6. Harvest leeks, parsnips, winter cabbage, sprouts and remaining root crops
7. Deciduous trees and plants can still be planted and transplanted
8. Take hardwood cuttings
9. Keep mice away from your stored produce
10. Reduce frequency of watering house plants
    
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