Gardentalk – Preparing for Jack Frost’s arrival

Hoar frost accumulates on grass, leaves and other vegetation in this picture taken on Douglas Island in November 2014. (Photo by Matt Miller/KTOO)
Southeast Alaska gardeners, of course, have noticed temperatures dropping overnight, raising anxiety and concerns over possible frost damage to their flowers and late season vegetables.
Juneau gardeners nearest the Mendenhall Glacier are expected to experience the first frost of the season before other Juneau residents.
“If you look out at night