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prudence County Roscommon, Ireland(Zone 8a) Jan 26, 2004

Hello All

I need some advice please. I'll try and keep it brief. Along one side of my garden there is a wooded area about 20ft by 50ft. Along the north side (50ft) is a bank about 4ft high and along the south side (50ft) is a bank of about 1ft high. Bear with me! We have had some very severe frosts very recently and whilst I was walking round the garden I went into the wooded area and was amazed that not one bit of frost was in there. Each time I have checked it has been the same. So my question is this: can I put my tender potted plants there over the winter rather than indoors? The wooded area is not particularly densely planted and does get some sun in there at this time of year. Any other suggestions for this frost-free area? My zone is 8a with temps down to around -5 to -8C.

Any advise would be extremely appreciated.

Sue

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Tropicman Bushland, TX(Zone 6a) Jan 27, 2004

Sue,
Even if the frost doesn't get to your plants will the cold temps be almost as tough on them as well,hard to answer not knowing the type of plants your wanting to protect,of course it would be better than letting the frost get to them .

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prudence County Roscommon, Ireland(Zone 8a) Jan 27, 2004

Thanks Tropicman. I was thinking along the lines of tender plants like hardy bananas where the frost kills the leaves and stem. If a banana plant was put in a pot in the woods over winter, would it still retain its leaves? This goes for any other plant where the label says 'protect from frost'. I'm curious because there is so much space in the wooded area and I don't have a greenhouse. Your thoughts would be much appreciated.

Sue

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Tropicman Bushland, TX(Zone 6a) Jan 27, 2004

Hi pru,
I've found that even cold temps will do the damage just as well as a frost,if the temps, are cold enough,here in Kansas
28*f, is cold enough to turn banana leaves black and curl up.

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prudence County Roscommon, Ireland(Zone 8a) Jan 28, 2004

Many thanks tropicman, you've answered my question.

Sue

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