When (roughly) is the 1st frost of winter?
It's the 1st time I have had a garden, so don't know the seasons fully, yet.
We're looking at going away in mid-Oct and, whilst I think it should be fine and "don't be silly it's autumn" I thought I'd best check
So apologies for asking a winter questions! It's almost a "it's nearly Christmas" question!
Ducks for asking a frost question... but...
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Them there ducks ask intelligent questions SC They obviously want to know when their pond is going to freeze over.
It may not be a full frost that catches people out from now on, just a very cold night can do some damage to some plants/crops.
You being Luton may not suffer it early but I always keep a weather eye open from the beginning of Sept onwards.
However, last winter it was well into December before we got a frost that caused damage on the allotment. Didn't lose anything though. The garden is quite well sheltered but I didn't get my geraniums or fuchsias in in time last winter, so lost them.
I would just advise you to keep thing sheltered or with suitable cover to easily to hand so you can cover plants you don't want to risk losing.
It may not be a full frost that catches people out from now on, just a very cold night can do some damage to some plants/crops.
You being Luton may not suffer it early but I always keep a weather eye open from the beginning of Sept onwards.
However, last winter it was well into December before we got a frost that caused damage on the allotment. Didn't lose anything though. The garden is quite well sheltered but I didn't get my geraniums or fuchsias in in time last winter, so lost them.
I would just advise you to keep thing sheltered or with suitable cover to easily to hand so you can cover plants you don't want to risk losing.
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I suspect some people have ha their first ground frost already.
It varies from year to year, but try this guide which might give you a rough idea.
http://www.gardenfocused.co.uk/adjust-dates-uk.php
It varies from year to year, but try this guide which might give you a rough idea.
http://www.gardenfocused.co.uk/adjust-dates-uk.php
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Thank you very much for the answers
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