So sorry for your lost plants! Same happened to me, nectarine started to flower, then had a freeze in April! I am in South Carolina and well past the 90% frost date. You got it right, I learned from that, and succession planted my seedlings. Lost many of the first, but had lots in the second and third groupings to share with friends and family. You live and learn! God Bless.
I’m so sorry to hear this! We had a very late cool period for spring with a ton of rain. I just finished planting the last of the seedlings yesterday which is about a month later than usual. And now it’s like July so I’m babying everything along in terms of watering and moved quite a few things to a more shaded area until they grow a little. Gardening can be such a challenge!
Our weather in this part of Indiana has changed in the past few years. Weather forecasters haven’t kept up. I was told weather “forecasting” depends largely on long-range averages. Those averages don’t match changing weather patterns! Anyway, 4 years ago, I started a calendar noting freeze dates, rain cycles, and unseasonable heat. For example, USDA says our usual last frost date is early May. Uhm no - for the past three years it’s mid-May. Husband gets all gung ho to get seedlings in the ground, not happy when I say NO. I, too, start almost everything from seed, and those plants feed us. So sorry the frost bit your plants. Hopefully, most of them will fight it off and thrive. IDK about a large greenhouse. If we had the funds, we’d consider hoop houses. BTW, your garden layout is gorgeous!
Oh! "Frost damage"! I couldn't quite figure out why (or how!) your Victory Garden was growing "Fromage". Wait. My bad. I really am blind as a stump trying to watch videos on my phone. I hate playing catch up in the garden, but...radishes, maybe, might come out just about even, harvest-schedule-wise. With the weather getting wonkier and wonkier, def time for a greenhouse.
Thank you for everything that you both do. We need to become producers like in the olden days. I am happy to see less people eating the processed and lab made foods in the stores. My mom lost her taste for a long time ffom the chemicals in the food at the grocery store. She had to change her diet. She found out what the chemicals were. Nature heals also. People with depression and other issues can benefit from natures. She heals us. The Native Americans knew that. I am greatful for channels that teach others. Doug and Stacy, Green Gregs, Prepper Princess, Back to Reality, and my absolute favorite next to this channel is Daisy Creek Farms with Sigh. He does 100% organic gardening, saves seeds, shows you how to make your own fertilizers, grass clipping tea for plants, and other informative videos that inspire people.💖😍 Melts my heart. Stay golden in the heart. My treasure is family.
Bummer!!! I’m sorry you lost some of your starts! I’ve faced this situation more than once! It’s heartbreaking! I keep piles of old sheets on hand for just such times. I also keep buckets and cheap flower pots at the ready. I can run around with ice cream pales and cover the small plants and 5 gallon buckets for the larger plants. I also keep wood stakes in my beds so I can very quickly drape my beds with the sheets. I always plant extra starts and hold a couple dozen back as replacements for frost kill and transplant losses. I put tender crops in pots that can be moved into the garage. But I think your greenhouse idea is BRILLIANT 😜. Your gardens are stunning!!!!!
Oof, sorry for your loss; that's so heartbreaking! I'm still waiting for my soil test from CSU to come back. Sure glad I didn't plant in the meantime as on May 21st we got 20" of snow and then seven more inches over the following three days!
These last few frost 5/21 & 6/1 are taking a toll on my garden. Went from a early July start to harvest to an mid August harvest. It’s the low ground temp, plants grow slower.
Just went through this. I’m in the Midwest. Got frost warnings for my shared garden with my son in law. Told them to cover for the next two days. He didn’t. Covered for one and asked if it was ok. We checked weather reports should have been good but frost hit the next morning. We lost several plants.
I am such a beginner… frost wasn’t the issue last year, but some bird type that changed its migration pattern due to climate whatever, and demolished everyone’s plantings a week or so after planting seeds. It only hit me partially because I was late getting my snap peas into ground, but mine survived & thrived. Anyway, I have replanted snap pea starts in trays emptied from planting so I can replace anyone who gives up the ghost. Neighboring plots in the community garden get snap peas to grow into December, so I wanted to see how I could keep them growing through all 3 seasons this year.
When I listen to the weather, if 37 is forecast I deduct 10 degrees for safety and figure I could get 27. Yep 27 degrees it all dies , so out come the heavy frost blankets.
Sorry to hear about your garden. Since you have some tomato plants that survived I would recommend rooting suckers once your plants are healthy again. You could even ask friends to save tomato suckers if they prune their plants.
I saw a video where hoop covers were made to keep everything warm. You could build one for each of your raised beds. Inexpensive fix or at least option.
In a situation where civilization has broken down, can we know when last frost dates are or are we just at the whims of the weather? Maybe protect late, diversify crops and oversow plants that are kept indoors?
I don't have a garden this year, but in years past I have used milk jug and soda bottle 'green houses' to protect my young tomato and pepper plants from the late Mid-West frost that can occur. When that wasn't an option, I took tarps and tented the plants using lawn spinners to help elevate the tarp a little off the plants (the spinner part was under the tarp so the blades gave a little space for the young plants. Were your plants young enough to have been in a cold frame type structure to help protect them until all risk of frost was gone? Sorry for your lost, I just purchased a single thyme, oregano, basil and chamomile plant for $4 each and a cayenne pepper plant for $5 and that was cheap where I live. Not only is the time factor, but to replace the plants cost a lot more this year than last.
@@TheProvidentPrepper I know what you mean. I decided this of all years to not only not have a garden, but also not start any plants either. Al least I have seeds for next year.
So sorry for your lost plants! Same happened to me, nectarine started to flower, then had a freeze in April! I am in South Carolina and well past the 90% frost date. You got it right, I learned from that, and succession planted my seedlings. Lost many of the first, but had lots in the second and third groupings to share with friends and family. You live and learn! God Bless.
A word to the wise. If the frost is "close" It's too close for comfort!
I purchased some fence top rail and built a hoop house. You can use what you have cattle panel greenhouses are really popular these days.
Wow 😳 We’re having summer like temperatures here in the Midwest. Good thing you have some indoor stuff👍🏼
I’m so sorry to hear this! We had a very late cool period for spring with a ton of rain. I just finished planting the last of the seedlings yesterday which is about a month later than usual. And now it’s like July so I’m babying everything along in terms of watering and moved quite a few things to a more shaded area until they grow a little. Gardening can be such a challenge!
Our weather in this part of Indiana has changed in the past few years. Weather forecasters haven’t kept up. I was told weather “forecasting” depends largely on long-range averages. Those averages don’t match changing weather patterns! Anyway, 4 years ago, I started a calendar noting freeze dates, rain cycles, and unseasonable heat. For example, USDA says our usual last frost date is early May. Uhm no - for the past three years it’s mid-May. Husband gets all gung ho to get seedlings in the ground, not happy when I say NO. I, too, start almost everything from seed, and those plants feed us. So sorry the frost bit your plants. Hopefully, most of them will fight it off and thrive. IDK about a large greenhouse. If we had the funds, we’d consider hoop houses. BTW, your garden layout is gorgeous!
Oh! "Frost damage"! I couldn't quite figure out why (or how!) your Victory Garden was growing "Fromage". Wait. My bad. I really am blind as a stump trying to watch videos on my phone. I hate playing catch up in the garden, but...radishes, maybe, might come out just about even, harvest-schedule-wise. With the weather getting wonkier and wonkier, def time for a greenhouse.
Thank you for everything that you both do. We need to become producers like in the olden days. I am happy to see less people eating the processed and lab made foods in the stores. My mom lost her taste for a long time ffom the chemicals in the food at the grocery store. She had to change her diet. She found out what the chemicals were. Nature heals also. People with depression and other issues can benefit from natures. She heals us. The Native Americans knew that. I am greatful for channels that teach others. Doug and Stacy, Green Gregs, Prepper Princess, Back to Reality, and my absolute favorite next to this channel is Daisy Creek Farms with Sigh. He does 100% organic gardening, saves seeds, shows you how to make your own fertilizers, grass clipping tea for plants, and other informative videos that inspire people.💖😍 Melts my heart. Stay golden in the heart. My treasure is family.
Bummer!!! I’m sorry you lost some of your starts! I’ve faced this situation more than once! It’s heartbreaking! I keep piles of old sheets on hand for just such times. I also keep buckets and cheap flower pots at the ready. I can run around with ice cream pales and cover the small plants and 5 gallon buckets for the larger plants. I also keep wood stakes in my beds so I can very quickly drape my beds with the sheets. I always plant extra starts and hold a couple dozen back as replacements for frost kill and transplant losses. I put tender crops in pots that can be moved into the garage. But I think your greenhouse idea is BRILLIANT 😜. Your gardens are stunning!!!!!
Oof, sorry for your loss; that's so heartbreaking! I'm still waiting for my soil test from CSU to come back. Sure glad I didn't plant in the meantime as on May 21st we got 20" of snow and then seven more inches over the following three days!
These last few frost 5/21 & 6/1 are taking a toll on my garden. Went from a early July start to harvest to an mid August harvest. It’s the low ground temp, plants grow slower.
Yep. Southern Utah got the same late frost BUT I have been watching the 10 day forecast daily for weeks now. My plants are going in today.
Just went through this. I’m in the Midwest. Got frost warnings for my shared garden with my son in law. Told them to cover for the next two days. He didn’t. Covered for one and asked if it was ok. We checked weather reports should have been good but frost hit the next morning. We lost several plants.
I am such a beginner… frost wasn’t the issue last year, but some bird type that changed its migration pattern due to climate whatever, and demolished everyone’s plantings a week or so after planting seeds. It only hit me partially because I was late getting my snap peas into ground, but mine survived & thrived. Anyway, I have replanted snap pea starts in trays emptied from planting so I can replace anyone who gives up the ghost. Neighboring plots in the community garden get snap peas to grow into December, so I wanted to see how I could keep them growing through all 3 seasons this year.
When I listen to the weather, if 37 is forecast I deduct 10 degrees for safety and figure I could get 27. Yep 27 degrees it all dies , so out come the heavy frost blankets.
Hi just found and subscribed your channel I have been prepping for a long time early 90s and your channel is great
Sorry to hear about your garden. Since you have some tomato plants that survived I would recommend rooting suckers once your plants are healthy again. You could even ask friends to save tomato suckers if they prune their plants.
Thanks for sharing! We cover plants, etc. With sheets...it is a small operation and works for us.
I saw a video where hoop covers were made to keep everything warm. You could build one for each of your raised beds. Inexpensive fix or at least option.
In a situation where civilization has broken down, can we know when last frost dates are or are we just at the whims of the weather? Maybe protect late, diversify crops and oversow plants that are kept indoors?
I'm sorry to hear you've likely lost some of your starts to frost - but it's great that you're using this as a learning & teaching opportunity :-)
Hi your videos are amazing. Are you still using your harvest right freeze dry food?
You CAN NOT trust the weather reports anymore. Get your own weather system. The other weather stations are s much s 6° off.
Ouch! Sorry to hear about the frost. That’s my kind of luck.
That concrete is a huge thermal mass. On a sunny spring day my patio is warm on bare feet even into the evening when it in the 40s
I don't have a garden this year, but in years past I have used milk jug and soda bottle 'green houses' to protect my young tomato and pepper plants from the late Mid-West frost that can occur. When that wasn't an option, I took tarps and tented the plants using lawn spinners to help elevate the tarp a little off the plants (the spinner part was under the tarp so the blades gave a little space for the young plants. Were your plants young enough to have been in a cold frame type structure to help protect them until all risk of frost was gone? Sorry for your lost, I just purchased a single thyme, oregano, basil and chamomile plant for $4 each and a cayenne pepper plant for $5 and that was cheap where I live. Not only is the time factor, but to replace the plants cost a lot more this year than last.
@@TheProvidentPrepper I know what you mean. I decided this of all years to not only not have a garden, but also not start any plants either. Al least I have seeds for next year.
Amazing videos
Sorry for you. Start again.