Growing Things Outdoors: Dead dahlias put gardener in the doghouse

After the latest cold snap, I thought I’d start off with a tip. If you have delicate plants that may not be completely hardy for the -30C temperatures, and it is too late to insulate them since snow is on the ground, use the snow to your advantage. When shovelling the walk throw the extra snow onto the sensitive plants. Snow will work as an insulator and just might save the plant from the severe cold.   Read More