Maintain and store garden tools
Now is the time to take care of your tools: Spades, shears, rakes, and the like should be cleaned of dirt and rust, sharpened if necessary, and oiled. You can treat wooden handles with linseed oil. Store the tools in a dry, frost-free place so they're ready for use again in the spring.
Set up feeding stations for birds
In December, native birds often find little food in the wild. Support them with a regularly cleaned bird feeder. Offer a mix of sunflower seeds, millet, hemp seeds, oatmeal, and fatty foods. Homemade suet balls, feeding bells, or peanut rings provide variety—and make for lovely nature observations from your window.
First preparations for the new gardening year
Those who want to sow early next year can now check their seeds, conduct germination tests, or order new varieties. Planting plans can also be wonderfully designed on long winter evenings—this way, the new gardening year begins with a positive feeling and clear structure.
