As we reach the shortest day, take stock and enjoy small changes
December: the month of maintenance. The start of meteorological winter, home to the deep dark, time of the lowest light, the astronomical midwinter solstice, 21 December. Sunrise will soon be after 8am and will set before 4pm.
There is likely not so much to do on the plot. But it’s a good time for any heavy digging on days your soil is not soaked or frozen. It’s honestly easiest done before the end of the year. Work in well-rotted manure and/or compost. It will be a harder task next month. Otherwise, husband and protect any winter crops, mulch perennials, fruit trees and bushes. Maybe cover remaining maincrop roots with leaf or straw.