Jill Spencer (author) from United States on February 24, 2013: Maybe those heating cables which are used for frost protection of pipes would be worth trying out? Citrus trees usually withstand some frost damage, but if temperatures are sub-zero day and night for weeks on end (which was the case here in 2010) even plants under cover will probably freeze. My biggest loss was a 25 year old orange tree which I had grown from a pip. I lost several shrubs including a fig, olive and camelia during the winter of 2010 when temperatures dropped to -15 C (5F) during an extended snowy period. I've used some hot water bottles on occasions for keeping plants warm on cold nights! This is very useful Jill, so I'll tweet it! Bubblewrap is supposed to be good for wrapping plants but anything fleecy that doesn't soak up water and lose its insulating properties is equally good. ![]() Thanks again for stopping by! JillĮugene Brennan from Ireland on April 09, 2016: Even our native plants, I think, would be hard pressed to survive a long period of temps that low. I'm sure you were heartsick over the losses, esp. Use what you have, huh? I'm so glad we have not had extended freezes here. The bubble wrap method sounds like a great way to repurpose, and the hot water bottles sound a lot like the milk jug idea. Hi eugbug! Thanks for your comments and for sharing the article. Jill Spencer (author) from United States on April 09, 2016: Age of the plant: Younger plants that are still actively growing or flowering will be more vulnerable to colder temperatures.Proximity of structures and other plants: Without other nearby plants and structures to provide shelter from cold winds and radiate back heat to your plants, they will be more vulnerable to frost.Additionally, heavily mulched soil will prevent more moisture from releasing into the atmosphere, thus providing less protection on colder nights. By contrast, thin, sandy, or nutrient-poor soil will not release as much moisture. If your soil is deep, loose, heavy, and fertile, then it will release more moisture into the air. Soil properties: The sun warms the soil during the day, and this heat then radiates out into the cooler atmosphere of the night.(This explains why dry deserts can shift from high heat to freezing cold so quickly.) Humidity: Higher humidity raises the dew point and helps slow the rate of temperature change, decreasing the likelihood that frost will form on your plants.Wind: Without enough wind to mix the rising warm air with the falling cold air, your plants will be more susceptible to the cold of the night.Cloud coverage: If there are more clouds in the sky to absorb and reflect heat back down to the earth, then your plants will stand a better chance of fending off frosts.I called it "As Dusk Falls" because I imagined my character as a "mysterious lady" - like that old time story about "Cinderella" - when she appears from almost twilight air and everybody looks at her mesmerized by her beauty.What factors affect the chances that a plant will die from frost? ![]() To make it look effortless and modern, I covered parts of the dress with mesh inserts. ![]() I chose to reconstruct a vintage looking bodice for my dress and combine it with the today's most popular red carpet "mermaid style" skirt. The competition theme was perfect for me, but I wanted to combine a classic vintage dress with modern edgy elements that even the future Fashion Royalty doll released 30 years from now could easily wear. "I love vintage era fashions and I think many fashion designers are looking to be inspired by it. That was an amazing feeling to receive such honor by winning in both categories, it's like falling in love for the first time - doesn't matter what your future holds, but you will always remember the first one." - Julia Leroy Since I had some experience in creating doll clothes, I knew I had chances to win but I would never think it actually could happen. The 2014 Gloss convention was my first Integrity Toys convention and I was entering the very first time for a doll design competition.
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