Re: Freezing Temperatures in California & Elsewhere - Protecting Plants, Animals and Fish

HI Linda

I get freeze all the time!  

I do two things - cover some of the more tender plants with floating row cover that you can buy from your local ag store or order from Peaceful Valley Supply, etc.  This is the same stuff that farmers use to cover their crops both for a few degrees of heat and to keep out critters.  You can leave it on long term instead of having to remove each morning like you do sheets and blankets.  

The other thing is I learn to live with it.  I know that many of the plants in my backyard (as opposed to the front yard) are going to freeze and that they'll come back after winter so I grit my teeth and let it all happen.  

Nan

On Jan 12, 2007, at 9:31 AM, Linda - The Lavender Lady wrote:

Hello all,
 
Anyone have advice on how they protect their borderline plants?  Freezing temperatures are expected in California for the next week or so.  I am covering my tender plants with sheets and blankets and wrapping my outside water spigots and insulating my well better.  I''m also keeping my cats inside at night (do anyway because of coyotes and owls).  
 
I have heard about floating a log in ponds with fish will keep it from freezing solid on top - does anyone know about this practice?  I have a sunken bathtub with some small Koi and so far they are doing well - I don't want to lose them - one has doubled his size this year from 2.5 to 5 inches. 
 
Thanks.
 
Linda Starr
Springville Lavender Gardens


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