Try forcing bulbs such as amaryllis, paper whites or tulips as a way to enjoy gardening during the winter.  December is a great month for armchair gardening. You can enjoy the seed and perennial catalogs and start planning your spring garden.

• Fruits and Nuts–Plant young pecan and other deciduous fruit trees and grapes. Select budwood. Start dormant pruning of established fruits. Protect all young trees from rabbit damage by placing wire around the base of the tree. Put on dormant oil sprays for scale.
• Shrubs–Planting is still the main activity but delay in case of freezing weather.
• Lawns–Control wild garlic, chickweed, poa annua, dandelion, and other weeds. Read label on each weed control product used.
• Annuals and Perennials–Plant hardy annual seed without delay. Have you tried violas?
• Bulbs–continue spring bulb planting.
• Miscellaneous–Shrubs, trees and indoor plants make excellent gifts.

Source:  Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Alabama Gardening Calendar
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Plants bulbs this month for spring color. Other gardening tasks for November include planting hardy annuals such as larkspur, poppies, pansies and candytuft. This is also a great time to plant trees, shrubs, vines, and roses. Take a drive and enjoy the glorious fall colors.

• Fruits and Nuts–Select sites for plantings, start mulching strawberries, blackberries, and grapes.
• Shrubs–Plant shrubs, trees, and vines.
• Lawns–Some homeowners like lawn paints. Have you thought about having a green lawn this winter? Use proper herbicide to kill germinating winter weeds.
• Roses– Get rose planting underway. Use a soil test as a basis for fertilization. Look for new varieties.
• Annuals and Perennials–Plant hardy annuals such as larkspur, poppies, pansies, and candytuft. Get sweet peas into the ground.
• Bulbs–Continue spring bulb planting. Put lilies of the valley in a shady place.
• Miscellaneous–Plant screen plantings for a privacy on patio.
• Vegetable Seed– Plant cabbage and lettuce in a coldframe.

Source: Alabama Cooperative Extension System
              Alabama Gardening Calendar