In the Garden

Squash Leaves Don't Fib

Squash leaves. The thermometer said the temperature was down to 37 degrees, but out in the garden the squash plants told another story.
The leaves on squash plants are a good indicator of frost since they tower taller than most of the vegetables and the leaves are thin and exposed to temperature fluctuation. Some but not all of the leaves on the squash plants did get a nip of frost. It was not enough to kill back the plant and it will keep growing until a colder frost comes along.