Autumn has officially begun and frost isn’t far away. Gardens are already showing signs of leaf loss on squash, cukes, peppers, tomatoes, and basil. These are among the most susceptible plants. Good News, there are a few easy precautions we can take to protect our favorite plants and extend the gardening season to get a little more out of our summer efforts. It’s also the best time to begin improving the soil for next year’s garden so let’s look at…
Jack Frost visited this week and the first damaging frosts of the season are upon us. Many gardens are already showing signs of leaf injury on squash, cukes, peppers, tomatoes, and basil. These are among the most susceptible plants. Even if you escaped the first frost there is a second round in the forecast and it will be more serious with 3 cold nights near 30 F Friday, Saturday, & Sunday. Good News, there are a few easy precautions we…
Vermont spring can be a challenge but there are a couple easy ways to prevent early plant damage on cold nights. Sunny warm days tend to be followed by clear, still, cold nights when frost damage occurs. Cloudy, windy nights bring chance of freezing. Either way we need to protect our early plantings and strawberries. Experienced gardeners have used simple cold frames for years as they are a great way to get an early start while providing needed protection for…