Frost Warning?

What weather conditions lead to a frost warning?

What would prevent the frost?

What's the potential for harm in the garden?

A frost is not a freeze.

Which plants are we going to lose on a frosty night?

Pansy 'Delta Premium' -- no need for protection!

Which plants should we protect from frost?

Which plants should we protect from a freeze?

Passiflora 'Coral Glow'
We grow many subtropical plants in Northern California. Some are badly harmed by freezing weather, while others (such as the Coral Glow Passionflower shown here) re-sprout readily in spring. Temperatures in the upper 20's will damage the leaves and cause some die-back, but the plants will recover. Lower temperatures may completely kill the tops. Damage can be reduced by taking simple measures to trap or provide heat to the plant.

There are two main ways to protect plants:

Trap heat.

Using frost blanket to protect fruit on a mature lemon tree.

Provide heat.

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