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podster wrote:
I agree with TXgrower. On the porch under a roof ~ I pull my plants up against the wall of the house and cover with sheets. It protects from frost and hardens the plants to the colder weather ahead. I hadn't tried the lights but that is a good thought. Glad you mentioned not to use the LEDs as they will give off no heat. Watering the roots well is also good. If the plants are too big to move on the porch, you can lay them on their side and cover. There is a certain amount of heat that the ground will deliver also. I have moved most of the tender plants in and will move a few to the plant shelter and then all that will be left is the nail biting and worrying. 8 \

Why oh why are the brugs loaded with buds right before a freeze? Grrr...