This fall threw a pitchfork into the post-season work, so to speak: we had snow and frost at the beginning of December; we had a lot of snow and frost in the winter; and we had a lot of snow and frost in the winter. So while some gardeners worry that they were unable to get everything done before winter arrived, others rejoice that they were able to postpone the work until spring. Both worry and rejoicing are surely premature.
The weather this year is very unpredictable, but following the pattern of previous years, a decent winter will not arrive until after the new year. The snow has melted over the past few days, and temperatures will be above 10°C for the next few days, and probably until Christmas.
An experienced gardener will know immediately what to do.
- Harvest root vegetables – If you like carrots, celery, parsnips, etc., they need to be secured somehow so they do not rot. They need to be secured in some way to prevent them from rotting. The best way is to fill a box with sand, place the vegetables in it, and put the box in the cellar. The sand keeps the vegetables juicy. If you do not have a cellar, you can place the boxes in a greenhouse or barn and cover them with cardboard when it gets cold. Another option is to grate the vegetables and freeze them.
- Prepare beds after harvest – Leave no organic matter in beds. Avoid leaving organic material such as sprouts, crucifers, and other vegetables that may rot or mold in the winter moisture. It can be tilled or fertilized with mature compost or manure. If not done in time, it can be done at the end of winter.
- Trees, shrubs – on the other hand, water them well before frost. Often gardeners think the trees have frozen, but it is more likely that they have dried out. If you live in a snowy area, tie up shrubs and ornamental trees to prevent them from being broken by wet, heavy snow.
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