tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post1739810229384414540..comments2024-03-28T13:18:03.669-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: Freeze ahead—time to dig out the frost blanketsGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-83907532901119340392016-12-24T11:23:20.135-08:002016-12-24T11:23:20.135-08:00This is the detail I needed when admiring your pla...This is the detail I needed when admiring your plant collection. Frost in paradise.Galanthophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029508481549395350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-889417670631939752016-12-18T19:24:46.240-08:002016-12-18T19:24:46.240-08:00Looks like a wrap! I see you've protected most...Looks like a wrap! I see you've protected most everything I would have. Fortunately it only dropped to 31~32°F at my nursery down the street, and only down to 37°F in my own garden cause I've got much more overhead canopy from trees. I am banking on no need to cover, but hope the buds on Aloe Moonglow and vanbalenii aren't damaged at client's gardens up in the hills.David in Berkeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07429998034808702327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-12939681999389893952016-12-18T14:13:00.150-08:002016-12-18T14:13:00.150-08:00Oh boy, good luck!
We had some frost on the roo...Oh boy, good luck! <br /><br />We had some frost on the roofs this morning a little lower on the hill, and more frost on the roofs at the bottom of the hill, first frost in several years--possibly because due to the Friday rain, there was moisture enough to make actual frost. No plant damage apparent. <br /><br />I'm glad you have the blankets and hope they keep your plants safe the next few nights. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-60865735393441071642016-12-18T13:58:43.006-08:002016-12-18T13:58:43.006-08:00Do you bring any of the pots indoors, or is it jus...Do you bring any of the pots indoors, or is it just cover in place? This time of year always drives home the relativity of "low" temperatures, as it was 4ºF here this morning -- and I'm sure that's nothing to more northern gardeners. Anything that you're hoping to lose? (Something that you don't really like but can't bring yourself to remove)Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-42941159263676665852016-12-18T11:37:26.291-08:002016-12-18T11:37:26.291-08:00There are several large E. horridus out in the ope...There are several large E. horridus out in the open on the UC Davis campus but I'm sure that babies like mine are more sensitive.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-49971826250002396682016-12-18T11:36:38.999-08:002016-12-18T11:36:38.999-08:00I guess I just added to the collection over the ye...I guess I just added to the collection over the years. They're different weights and colors. <br /><br />Right around freezing last night. Salvia discolor (my indicator plant) only has a few fried leaves.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-87214561218179534062016-12-18T11:35:22.816-08:002016-12-18T11:35:22.816-08:00I've never covered my 'Moonglow' and h...I've never covered my 'Moonglow' and have never lost any flowers. Of course now that I've said it, I've probably cursed myself!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-46264686132995940772016-12-18T11:34:32.955-08:002016-12-18T11:34:32.955-08:00Jane:
#1: The frost cloths I have are a special w...Jane:<br /><br />#1: The frost cloths I have are a special woven poly fabric. It's light weight but feels warm when you touch it. <br /><br />#2: Both airports are in exposed locations and usually a little colder than here.<br /><br />#3: The fact you still have tomatoes blows me away!<br /><br />#4: I can't even imagine what L.A. County must have been like then. Even in the early 80s I remember seeing a lot more orange groves.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-54921990711535583812016-12-18T11:31:21.946-08:002016-12-18T11:31:21.946-08:00Last night (Saturday) wasn't too big. Right ar...Last night (Saturday) wasn't too big. Right around freezing. Tonight is supposed to be 29°F.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-34659202612957746052016-12-18T09:00:56.552-08:002016-12-18T09:00:56.552-08:00yes, protect that E. horridus! And what a nicely ...yes, protect that E. horridus! And what a nicely growing potted quiver tree. Mine has no stem yet. It looks like you're ready for plummeting temps, so you've done all you can do. Good job!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048985060349929026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-17571401704054988462016-12-17T22:00:38.222-08:002016-12-17T22:00:38.222-08:00That's an enviable frost cloth collection? How...That's an enviable frost cloth collection? How did you come to own so much?<br /><br />26...yikes. Here's hoping that won't happen. We were predicted to see anywhere between 19 and 15 last night. The low in my garden was 26...thank god! I hope the frosty gods are smiling on you too...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-24334782566252227572016-12-17T21:17:40.178-08:002016-12-17T21:17:40.178-08:00I was out this afternoon doing the same thing. Kin...I was out this afternoon doing the same thing. Kind of gives a halloween look to the place. The school's garden is going to have to depend on retained heat given off by the concrete wall behind it. Hope I don't lose my Aloe Moonglow plants, I guess the flower stalks will get nipped, sigh.suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04876157448125007929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-38635685265794235652016-12-17T19:03:11.351-08:002016-12-17T19:03:11.351-08:00Comment #1 Is a frost blanket something special or...Comment #1 Is a frost blanket something special or just a sheet?<br />Comment #2 NWS Sacramento is forecasting 30 for tonight and 28 tomorrow night for University Airport in Davis and 29 and 27 at Sacto International.<br />Comment #3 I covered my tomatoes last night with plastic bags over the cages and then there were gusty winds, but only one blew off. C'est la vie.<br />Comment #4 Until the late'50s, Los Angeles County was the top agricultural producer in the United States and KFI was the most powerful radio station in the area. Every winter evening between 1924 and 1956, KFI would deliver a frost report at 8 pm that would tell citrus farmers whether to turn on wind machines or light "smudge pots" to keep their orange and lemon groves from freezing. On dire nights, the reporter always concluded with the words, "Good luck." Good Luck, Gerhard.Jane Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016381279699618539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-45514168375454419072016-12-17T17:49:58.850-08:002016-12-17T17:49:58.850-08:00You were busy today! I hope you come through the ...You were busy today! I hope you come through the current cold weather forecasts unscathed.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.com