01/03/2025
Took a break from tuber diving today to prepare for an ice storm š„¶
After the storm, our temps are supposed to drop below zero at night. This is not an average winter low temperature for us.
Here is how Iām preparing:
I brought in any hoses that we were still using outside.
Greenhouse hoses disconnected. The houses are not heated. Secured all the spots cold air would be sneaking in.
I brought in old bath towels and rugs to the cooler shed. It has a space heater, but the power could go out, so Iām ready to cover all the dahlia tuber crates just in case. The rest of the dahlias are already potted and are waking up to be propagated. They are in the workshop which is heated, but not well insulated. Iāll add more space heaters around and add towels and cloths to the windows tomorrow.
I have lots of potted pansies and they went into the shed. They will be fine without sunshine for several days.
All rose pots went into the greenhouse under tables.
Added mounds of mulch to the base of all the roses outside. This took awhile š
The canes may not survive, but the bases should be fine.
The storm is expected Sunday, so I have tomorrow to cover the greenhouse beds with frost cloth and get the workshop secure.
Iāll make a few videos tomorrow to show how I covered the roses.
Sitting warm by the fire now. Making lists for tomorrow.
How do you prepare for ice storms in your garden?
Photo: Large dahlia bouquet from October