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Weather nerding for gardeners!
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Do I need to go out and cover the citrus / avocado / other frost-tender plant tonight?! Have you ever asked yourself that question? It’s one thing to check the weather forecast for your area, but the actual microclimate around the specific plant you’re worried about is a whole other question. Here is a detailed discussion about measuring weather and microclimates in home gardens (available as both a podcast and a written article) between two of my favorite online people: Farmer Fred Hoffman, of the newsletter Beyond the Garden Basics, and meteorologist and weather educator Daniel Swain, of Weather West. I was so surprised and pleased to find this conversation between them. They center the conversation on home weather stations (what kind of gear to get and where to put it). However, even if you have no intention of installing a weather station yourself, the nuanced discussion of the way temperature and wind change over micro-topography is really valuable, especially as we try to make the best decisions for our plants during the frostiest months of the year. Happy Seedurday, Anne When you’re ready, here are some more ways I can help you grow a thriving garden from seed: 1. Plan your seed-starting schedule with our free printable planner. 2. Download the free Orta Seed Starting Handbook with all the basics you need to succeed with seeds. 3. Take the guesswork out of watering with Orta Self-Watering Pots. (Find discounted factory seconds here!) 4. Join the Orta Seed Club to have 5 hand-picked, unusual & high-yielding varieties delivered to you every season. Did someone forward this email to you? Sign up to get the best emails about gardening from seed!
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Helping thousands of gardeners successfully start seeds. Practical & forgiving, with tips you can use today plus deep dives into the cutting edge of seed news. A must read for the seed curious.
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