1. What to Plant

Vegetables: Sow early varieties of peas, broad beans, spinach, and radishes outdoors if the soil is workable. Indoors, start tomatoes, chillies, and aubergines.

Flowers: Plant sweet peas, snapdragons, and lupins indoors. Outdoors, sow hardy annuals like poppies and cornflowers.

Herbs: Basil, dill, and coriander thrive in warm indoor conditions.

2. Maintenance

Pruning: Cut back winter-flowering shrubs after they finish blooming. Prune wisteria and roses for better growth.

Weeding: Remove emerging weeds before they take over garden beds.

Tool Care: Sharpen and clean tools to prepare for heavier spring gardening tasks.

Mulching: Spread mulch around plant bases to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

3. What You Could Grow and When

Peas: Sow now for harvest in late spring or early summer.

Radishes: Quick to grow — ready to harvest in 4–6 weeks.

Spinach: Plant for a spring harvest in about 8 weeks.

4. Indoor Gardening

Houseplants: Increase watering slightly as daylight increases, but avoid waterlogging.

Seed Starting: Use seed trays with lids or propagators to maintain warmth.

Herb Care: Pinch back herbs like basil to encourage bushy growth.

5. Outdoor Gardening

Fruit Trees: Plant bare-root fruit trees and bushes such as raspberries and blackcurrants.

Soil Prep: Dig in organic matter to enrich the soil for spring planting.

Bird Care: Clean bird feeders and maintain fresh water to support wildlife.

6. Additional Tips

Planning Ahead: Sketch out flower borders and vegetable plots for spring planting.

Frost Watch: Be prepared with fleece covers for unexpected frosts.

Composting: Add kitchen scraps to your compost and turn the heap regularly.