05/29/2026
I know many of you have already heard, but it’s going to be a bit chilly the next couple nights 🥶
Cold nights in the low 40s, upper 30s this late in the spring is uncommon, but not unheard of. But there are many ways to keep your plants protected from the chill! I highly recommend folks cover their warmer weather plants if they’ve already planted them, especially basil and cucurbits (think cucumbers, squash, and melons) which get cranky when temps go below 50. Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant would also benefit from a bit of protection though, and anything else adapted to tropical climates.
I do have floating row cover and hoops available at the stand, but throwing a sheet over your plants work too so long as you have something to prop it up off the leaves! You can also flip pots over on top of your plants to keep the cold at bay. The forecast also calls for high winds however, so whatever you decide, make sure it doesn’t blow away or end up rubbing against the plant.
If you haven’t planted your cold sensitive plants yet, you can just bring them inside for the cold weather. And if you were planning on stopping by the nursery today or tomorrow I would still love to see you! You’ll be able to take just as good of care for the plants—if not better—as I would over the weekend, and I’m running low on certain varieties 💕
