tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post422335057495415302..comments2024-03-28T13:18:03.669-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: Brrrrr, 26°F predicted for tonightGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-38277483914423218612017-12-22T10:28:11.633-08:002017-12-22T10:28:11.633-08:00Well, all your plants are safe, which is the most ...Well, all your plants are safe, which is the most important thing. There are no lows like that to worry about down this way and next week is expected to have some highs in the mid-70s range.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-49235414347171178842017-12-22T10:06:04.040-08:002017-12-22T10:06:04.040-08:00It doesn't hurt to be prepared. It would be tr...It doesn't hurt to be prepared. It would be tragic for those great specimens to be damaged or killed.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-84046143194513158302017-12-22T08:40:15.715-08:002017-12-22T08:40:15.715-08:00I saw 38 F here in my garden in Concord at 7AM, no...I saw 38 F here in my garden in Concord at 7AM, not as cold as was predicted either. Only frost beyond the roof was on the wet garden waste bin when I brought it in after they picked it up this morning.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241604602356561368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-79131405802993781722017-12-22T07:23:38.021-08:002017-12-22T07:23:38.021-08:00When I left for the office at around 6 it was 28 i...When I left for the office at around 6 it was 28 in my back yard. kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-73136067168904840312017-12-22T07:17:40.264-08:002017-12-22T07:17:40.264-08:00It didn't happen. Whew. But at least the plant...It didn't happen. Whew. But at least the plants are covered now when I head on my trip to Southern California on Tuesday.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-67762934619878954902017-12-22T07:17:07.360-08:002017-12-22T07:17:07.360-08:00How low did it go in Napa? 34°F in our backyard at...How low did it go in Napa? 34°F in our backyard at 6:30am.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-24005662670043669402017-12-22T07:16:43.623-08:002017-12-22T07:16:43.623-08:00Thank goodness it didn't get down to 26°F. Tha...Thank goodness it didn't get down to 26°F. That would have been quite cold. Usually we get a few nights of 28°F, but that's about it.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-56314566896053978992017-12-22T07:15:46.309-08:002017-12-22T07:15:46.309-08:00We often have the low of the year in late December...We often have the low of the year in late December. It looks like the rest of the year will be above freezing. And once January rolls around, spring isn't far away. Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-10603789767983178982017-12-22T07:14:53.703-08:002017-12-22T07:14:53.703-08:00Jane, I remember driving through the Midwest years...Jane, I remember driving through the Midwest years ago and hearing the prices of wheat and corn on the radio! I think those days are gone.<br /><br />No smudge pot, but I've often thought that would be a good idea!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-47324466940180354412017-12-21T21:34:31.784-08:002017-12-21T21:34:31.784-08:00Wow, 26 is even colder than we’ve been thus far. H...Wow, 26 is even colder than we’ve been thus far. Hoping it doesn’t happen...you don’t need that!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-19345898505026558602017-12-21T20:10:29.383-08:002017-12-21T20:10:29.383-08:00I've been covering things for many days--we ha...I've been covering things for many days--we have been in the 30 to 32 degree range for a couple weeks. I have frost cloth all over the place ! It's 37 now at 8pm. Not a good sign !kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-31350692766062889502017-12-21T19:26:30.993-08:002017-12-21T19:26:30.993-08:00Yikes! I didn't know that it ever got that co...Yikes! I didn't know that it ever got that cold where you live. Keep warm!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-69732965662756905242017-12-21T18:58:21.852-08:002017-12-21T18:58:21.852-08:00I hate having to move the big plants, especially t...I hate having to move the big plants, especially those with spiky parts, or those that can snap off. It seems early for those temps for you, doesn't it? Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-7098747174907035512017-12-21T18:29:15.870-08:002017-12-21T18:29:15.870-08:00Many years ago when Los Angeles County was one of ...Many years ago when Los Angeles County was one of the leading agricultural producers in the county KFI, a radio station, used to broadcast Fruit Frost Warnings at 8 o'clock each evening. On nights when heavy frosts were predicted, the reporter used to conclude with "Good night and good luck". So my wish for you, Gerhard, is "Good night and good luck."<br />And, of course, you don't have to fire up the smudge pots at 2 am, or do you?Jane Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016381279699618539noreply@blogger.com