Even for cold-hardy ectotherms, survival depends on cooling rate, exposure temperature, and the duration and frequency of subzero chilling episodes. Not surprisingly, a species' capacity for cold ...

Plants can't retreat to inside, and during times of extreme cold, like this recent cold snap, we may find ourselves wondering ...

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Typically, growing your veggies in a covered cold frame or unheated greenhouse will increase its hardiness by as much as 15-20 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the type of cover you’re using.

Plant cold-hardy vegetables like turnips, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, carrots, and leeks early for a thriving spring garden. Cool temperatures improve flavor and growth for many frost-hardy ...

A bitter cold spell, often caused by a dip in the polar vortex, may cause some gardeners to worry about their plants. “Plants that were chosen to be hardy in our climate should be fine,” said ...

Recent cold weather may have some wondering about the effects on landscape plants. In general, uniformly low temperatures ...

and plants will become more cold-hardy as we transition from fall to winter. So, very cold temperatures in October or November may be more damaging than the same temperatures in January.

As cold weather sets in, we often find ourselves retreating indoors where it is warm. However, our landscape plants can't do this, and during times of extreme cold, like this ...

At the University’s Horticultural Research Center, where the University of Minnesota’s Grape Breeding and Enology program is based, researchers discovered that the program’s ...