VEGETABLE PATCH : Before the evening sign change, the waxing moon holds steady on a leaf day — a fine window for sowing under cover. Kale goes in at 1 cm deep, seeds 3 cm apart in modules; these sturdy seedlings will be ready to plant out at 50 cm spacing come late winter. Brussels sprout seeds can follow the same method: 1 cm deep, 3 cm apart in trays, giving you a head start on the season. Sorrel sown under cover at 1 cm deep, seeds 3 cm apart, brings a pleasantly sharp leaf to winter harvests — keep trays in a frost-free spot above 8 °C for reliable germination. In heavier soils, a pinch of coarse sand in your seed compost helps drainage and reduces damping-off risk.
INDOORS : Your lemon tree overwintering indoors will appreciate a foliar spray of diluted horsetail decoction today — mist both sides of the leaves lightly to strengthen cell walls against the dry winter air. Check the olive tree too: water sparingly, only when the top centimetre of compost feels dry.
LANDSCAPING : After the evening sign change, the moon shifts to a fruit day — a good moment to check on your camellia in ericaceous soil and firm any frost-lifted root balls gently back into place. Winter jasmine stems can be tied in now to keep them tidy against their support; prune after flowering in late winter.