Preparing your garden for frost

Sunset in a Timmins field (Lydia Chubak/CTV Northern Ontario)

As summer draws to a close, temperatures are getting cooler, leading to potential crop damage as frost appears.

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.

It is recommended to take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.

According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, covering tender flowers and vegetables on frosty nights will help protect the plants. It also recommends lightly watering before covering loosely in the late afternoon or early evening.

Cover up your gardens during freezing temps Cover up your gardens during temperatures near the freezing mark to extend the growing season. (Lydia Chubak/CTV Northern Ontario)

(Garden covers. Lydia Chubak/CTV Northern Ontario)

Environment Canada has issued frost advisories for several communities in northeastern Ontario Tuesday, September 3 and are expected to last into Wednesday morning:

CTV Northern Ontario will keep you updated on weather and weather warnings for the region on air and online.

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