Uh Oh, Frost in MI Last Night

Last night the temperature at my mom Peggy's house was predicted to get down to the low 30's.  That means frost was a real possibility. If you saw her gardens in my post a couple of days ago (Gardening: All in the Family), you know her plants are well underway and many not able to survive … Continue reading Uh Oh, Frost in MI Last Night

Sub Zero Window Art (It’s Cold Out There)

As the snow finally subsided, the temperatures dropped and the winds picked up.  We went to sleep with temperatures already below zero and that was to be the high for the day. We were at -18 in the morning and it hasn't become much better. So of course I had to go out and try to … Continue reading Sub Zero Window Art (It’s Cold Out There)

First Frost Warning is Coming Tonight!

I feel pretty lucky that we've squeaked out an extra week or so before the first hard frost has hit the Chicago area. NOAA has issued it's first freeze watch for the area for tonight, almost a week my after the average date for my area.  We might even get some flurries! Chicago is a … Continue reading First Frost Warning is Coming Tonight!