Don’t Skip Planting These Seeds in December—or You’ll Regret It

🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦 The December Garden Secret That Changes Everything 🌱🌿

Welcome back to Golden Age Gardening! I'm William Scott, and in this video, I’m revealing the December gardening strategy that will completely transform your garden next year. Most gardeners are waiting until spring, but the secret to abundant harvests is starting right now, in December.

If you’re new here, make sure to subscribe for expert tips on growing herbs, vegetables, and leafy greens all year round. 👍💬 Comment below which seeds you’re most excited to start and share this video with anyone who loves gardening—they’ll thank you!

🌟 Why December Is Your Secret Weapon

Successful gardeners don’t wait—they plan months ahead. Starting seeds indoors in December gives you a head start on strong, healthy plants. Herbs and leafy greens started now will be mature and ready to transplant by late winter or early spring, giving you:

💰 Huge savings on nursery plants

🌿 Healthier, chemical-free plants

🌱 More abundant harvests

🌿 Perennial Herbs to Start in December

Thyme – Your garden’s first line of defense against pests.

Sage – Protects plants and can be harvested for tea.

Oregano – A prolific producer attracting beneficial insects.

Winter & Summer Savory – Unique flavor and all-year harvest.

Rosemary – Legendary guardian with antifungal and antibacterial properties.

🌱 Annual Herbs for Cool Seasons

Parsley – Thrives in cool weather, perfect for late winter harvest.

Dill – Hardy in frost, adds flavor and attracts beneficial insects.

Cilantro – Avoids bolting when started early indoors.

🥬 Cold Climate Alternatives: Leafy Greens

For harsher winters, start purple mustard, kale, Swiss chard, and Chinese cabbage indoors in December to have established plants ready for late winter or early spring transplanting.

✅ December Action Plan

Set up growing lights or find a sunny window. ☀

Gather seeds for perennial herbs and annuals suitable for your climate.

Use seed-starting soil and containers with drainage.

Start your seeds this December—don’t wait!

🌟 Why This Changes Everything

By starting seeds in December, you’ll see a dramatically different garden in spring and summer: more plants, healthier growth, and abundant harvests. Timing and preparation—not expensive tools—are what make the difference.

If you found this helpful:

Subscribe for monthly gardening strategies 🌱

Like and comment which seeds you’ll start first 💬

Share with gardeners in your life 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾

Start your seeds today and build the garden you’ve been dreaming of.


#DecemberGardening #HerbGarden #SeedStarting #IndoorGarden #PerennialHerbs #LeafyGreens #GardenTips #GoldenAgeGardening #USA #UK #Canada #HomeGarden #VegetableGarden #GardeningTips #WinterGarden #GrowYourOwnFood