Just before our latest Extreme Cold Warning came into effect, we also ended up with a snowfall warning. Not only were temperatures about to plummet, but we were going to get a good dump of snow on the way down. For all the winter-haters out there, this seemed like the worst case scenario. As a …
Growing Fruit on the Prairies
Updates about our orchard, garden or orcharding practices.
In Defence of Prairie Winter 1 – Wind Chill
It happened... After a relatively benign start to winter, we have finally settled into an extended stretch of frigid temperatures. In Edmonton, some arctic air has dropped in pushing temperatures consistently below -20°C (-4°F). As I write this, the temperature outside is -34°C (-29°F) and that …
What Do Frost Damaged Apples Look Like?
It's supposed to be cold the next couple of nights so depending on what part of the city you're in or how sheltered your tree is, your apples might get some frost damage. A light frost or two is fine for apples (some people say they taste better after a frost!). But a few nights in a row at -5°C …