The coolest part of the day offers the biggest opportunity for gardeners. A few well-timed tasks before breakfast can protect plants from scorching afternoon temperatures while keeping gardening safer and far more enjoyable. Summer gardens never seem to hit the pause button. Tomatoes ripen overnight, weeds appear as if they received an invitation, and thirsty…
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Extreme Heat Is Changing Work and Outdoor Routines, Gardeners Need a Safer Schedule Too
The hottest days of the year are changing more than thermostat settings. They are reshaping when people work outside, how long they stay outdoors, and how gardeners care for their plants without putting their own health at risk. A morning spent pulling weeds can quickly turn into a battle against heat when temperatures climb and…