As our summer heats up and we get close to the summer solstice, it’s a good time for gardeners to evaluate how we use shade cloth in our gardens. Shade cloth is useful in our climate for a number of ...

Twenty-percent to 30% shade cloth may not look like it's providing much shade, but when afternoon sun reaches garden vegetables during summer heat, it can provide a few degrees of protection. Tree ...

Question: Last summer, despite making sure my vegetables had enough water, some became damaged, and some died when it was really hot. What else can I do to protect my plants during heat spells? Answer ...

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