FROST How to Overcome Frost Damage in Your Garden and Protect Your Harvest Frost is a gardener's worst nightmare. It can happen anytime, even when temperatures are not supposed to drop below 39°F. This happened recently in Ann Arbor MI where temps dropped to 33°F. The plants were wilted and some were beyond saving. When frost strikes, it’s important to
WIRE Choosing the Right Wire for Frost Cloth Hoops - Electric Cable Wires, 9 Gauge Wire & Hi Tensile Steel Wire is a popular choice for frost cloth hoops, as it can be cut to size and is relatively inexpensive. However, the gauge of wire needed depends on the weight of the covering material and how far into the ground the ends are pushed. It's important to consider these factors
FROST Protect Your Garden from Frost Damage this Winter: Be Sure to Check the Forecast and Take Precautions Frost and ice can be a major concern for gardeners, especially when temperatures dip to freezing or below. Covering plants with paper bags, jars, buckets, boxes, blankets, sheets, straw, or other materials can help protect them from frost damage. In some cases, spraying water on the plants may also help.
GARDENING Protect Your Garden from Frosty Mornings and Chilly Nights with Creative Solutions Frosty mornings and chilly nights are no match for the savvy gardener. By using row covers on green beans, one can protect them from the cold while still allowing sunlight to reach them during the day. After picking over four pounds of beans from two beds, it's clear that this
