It’s frosty outside!

Buhne Ave in Eureka. Ca

Hey Humboldt, tonight we have a frost advisory in effect. Frost can damage tender plants and new growth. If you’re tending winter beds or overwintering perennials, now’s the time to tuck them in.

Snow sits upon a fence and adorns trees in Eureka, California.

Ways to protect your plants from frost

  • Cover tender plants with cloth, burlap, or overturned pots
  • Mulch around the base of perennials to hold warmth
  • Bring potted herbs and citrus indoors
    Avoid watering late — moisture can increase frost damage
  • Check seedlings and starts in greenhouses or cold frames

We’re in a waning moon phase, a natural time for rest, root work and protection. Frost nights during the waning moon are perfect for focusing on soil health and safeguarding what’s already planted.


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