4. Grow your own garlic and shallots

Cold ground is what is required to kick garlic and shallots into action. Make time now to plant these out. Garlic needs to be planted well below the soil surface, at around 10cm deep, while shallots prefer to be nestled in the soil close to the surface. Good drainage is essential for both crops. Be patient, as it will take a number of weeks for the green growth to pop through the soil.