As the last days of summer come to a close and fall arrives this weekend, so too do overnight lows cool enough to kill off some hard-earned garden bounties.
Environment Canada has issues frost advisories for parts of Alberta, including the regions surrounding Edmonton and Calgary.
Frost advisories are issued when temperatures are expected to reach the freezing mark during the growing season, leading to potential damage and destruction to plants and crops.
For many green thumbs, the risk of frost means covering their tomatoes at night. But sometimes, not even a blanket can protect your hard-earned bounty.
Here’s a basic list of what you should harvest when the temperatures dip to zero, and what can hold on for a couple more weeks.
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What to pick and bring inside
Beans and peas: Ripe or not, beans and peas do not do well with frost. If you expect a hard frost overnight, harvest these and enjoy.
Corn:Mature corn will not do well …