Growing Tip

If you wake up one morning and unexpectedly find a layer of frost on your plants, there is a chance that they still can be saved: Simply hose off the leaves with a garden hose. This must be done before any sunlight reaches them, however. Once the sun reaches them, it is too late. This little trick doesn't work every time, but more often than not, you can salvage your plants in this manner. Of course, it's always best to protect them ahead of time.