Frost Comes to the Ozarks
Frost comes to the Ozarks is what Brandon Beck of KY3.com was telling me. Unfortunately, he was right. It got down to a chilly 35 degrees in Fair Grove Missouri, at my old Celtic Ozark Garden. It’s good that it didn’t freeze, but the frost could damage flowering plants, trees, and growing vegetables.
I did take time to cover all the tender young plants in the yard. I also took time to water everything well in the afternoon, while it was sunny. The wet soil will help to protect the plants. So did the covers, as it keeps the frost off the plant. Traditionally, this technique works well. Bringing plants in from the outdoors for the night is also an option.
Tonight, we have a chance of dipping down in temperature again, to around 35-36 degrees. So, don’t forget to take care of the little plants. Remember, we are not past the last recorded frost date for the Ozarks yet. The average is around April 15th. Uncover the plants today, as the temperature will get up around 60 again.
We’ll talk again soon,
Ray Province, The Celtic Ozarkian
