VEGETABLE PATCH : A leaf day under the waxing crescent — leafy crops are the priority. Under cover, sow lettuce 0.5 cm deep with seeds 2 cm apart in module trays; once seedlings are sturdy, plant out at 25 cm in the row, rows 30 cm apart / Chicory is another solid choice: sow 1 cm deep, seeds 3 cm apart in trays, planting out to 30 cm in the row once established / Watercress suits a cool windowsill or cold frame — sow 0.5 cm deep, seeds 2 cm apart, and thin to 10 cm once the first true leaves appear.
INDOORS : Check on any potted lemon tree overwintering indoors — water sparingly, only when the compost feels dry a couple of centimetres down, and keep it in the brightest spot available / Cyclamen appreciates a light foliar spray of diluted horsetail decoction to strengthen its leaves and deter botrytis in the damp winter air.
LANDSCAPING : Snowdrops are just beginning to push through — let the foliage do its work and divide clumps only once they finish flowering / Rhododendron and camellia both benefit from a top-up of permanent mulch around the base, keeping roots insulated and retaining the lime-free moisture they need.