Roots and Shoots

Well, the garden season is suddenly upon us. It's already June and our soil is finally dried out a bit from the rain and warmed up a bit from the snow.

However, since we live in the mountains, we know that the temperatures drop quickly due to fluctuating air currents and clear nights.

Gardeners often have a stash of old sheets and miscellaneous plastic to throw over our tender crops. But there's a...