DECEMBER 2025 IN THE GARDEN

December is here – the perfect time to get planting! With warm temperatures and long summer days, your garden is ready to thrive.

Here’s what you can plant this month:

Vegetables & Greens: Amaranth, Basil, Bush and Climbing Beans, Beetroot, Butternut, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Chard, Cape Gooseberry, Celery, Chives, Chilli, Cucumber, Eggplant, Kale, Kohlrabi, Ginger, Globe Artichoke, Leek, Leaf Mustard, Lettuce, Jerusalem Artichokes, Onion, Parsnip, Parsley, Peas, Potato, Pumpkin, Radish, Rhubarb, Sweetcorn, Sweet Pepper, Sweet Potato, Turnip, Tomato, Watercress, Watermelon, Zucchini.

Herbs: Don’t forget to plant your herbs – ideal for fresh summer salads and festive meals.

Got extra produce? Share the bounty! Trading or gifting vegetables and herbs to neighbours is a wonderful way to spread the joy of gardening.

Happy December planting – here’s to a flourishing summer garden!