Don't Let Fear of Frost Keep You Away!

One way to protect your plants from April frost is with milk jugs.  Here is how to make "mini-greenhouses" for early, tender transplants:

1) Take a 1 gallon milk jug (size for spacious reasons)

2) Discard the cap

3) Cut off the bottom (about 1 in. from the bottom)

4) Place over each individual selected plant in your garden

5) Push jug slightly into soil and add dirt around the base to secure (using thin stakes optional)

Plants to Consider Covering:

*Tomatoes

*Peppers

Cabbage

Broccoli

Squash

Cauliflower

Pumpkins

Benefits & Tips

- Allows planting tender plants on the earlier side of suggested planting dates

- Protects plants not only from frost but also winds

- Water through the top of jug

- Remove when danger of frost is over or plant is out-growing the jug, whichever comes first

NOTE: This technique only provides protection down to around 30 F.  Also, it is important the milk caps are off for air circulation.