A non-commercial guide to organic gardening in the mid-Atlantic states, with some specifics to central Virginia..and some information applicable across the country! Or to other time zones! Across the seas! Who knew? "No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden." Thomas Jefferson
Central Virginia Organic Gardener
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Snow: Update
Yesterday and overnight we had about 10 to 12 inches of snow, unusual for Central VA. Sometimes people ask me "will all this snow damage your plants?" It is possible to get some damage, especially when the weight of the snow (or ice, which is far more destructive) snaps off branches and crushes plants. Generally, though, snow is not a problem and, given our current weather of below freezing cold, snow is good. Snow acts as an insulator. When your temperatures might hit 9 degrees (as we have had in our forecast lately) or anything below 32, it is usually far better for your plants to be snow covered than exposed to these chilly temperatures.
So, enjoy the snow and don't worry about your plants!
Happy snow gardening???!
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