Frost last night, freeze coming soon … but gardening doesn't stop
October 12, 2009. Temperatures fell below 36 degrees last night – frost level - in my south-central Connecticut gardens, so all exposed tender annuals – moonflowers, impatiens, petunias, coleus for example – are nearly done. Even though a quick look through the gardens this morning showed many of my tender annuals survived last night – likely due to the closeness of stone walls or mature trees – they will succumb to the even colder temperatures forecast for later this week. By Thursday night I expect a freeze – 32 degrees or lower – pretty much on target for this area.


