Re: Freeze protection

What I was wondering today is, why do people wish for wind during a cold
spell? I thought "protected" areas (where one might plant a plant that was a
zone less hardy) were wind-protected (and perhaps next to a warm wall).

Thanks for illumnination!
Diann

-----Original Message-----
From: PRIMROSES [s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU]On Behalf Of
Margaret Lauterbach
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2001 7:22 AM
To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
Subject: Re: [SG] Freeze protection


Gee, I haven't seen Reemay that would protect more than 3 degrees.  A
friend figured each layer would protect by 3 degrees, so if the temp was
going to drop 6 degrees, for instance, she'd use two layers.  I think it
worked for her.  But remember that cold falls, and the temps you get from
the weather bureau are for temperatures 5 feet above ground level. It may
be 6 degrees colder at ground level than at the measuring station.  Margaret
L


>Thanks for info. - my philosophy is usually "survival of the fittist" but
>I'm having a hard time biting the bullet on this one - I really don't want
>to loose some of this lush foliage that has emerged prematurely.  I will
see
>if I can locate some of the Remay fabric you mentioned - 10 degrees will
>work as 28 degrees is the lowest I've seen predicted so far.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Louise in Park Hills, KY (zone 6)
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