Dakota Gardener
Dakota Gardener
Snow traps heat, helps the soil retain moisture and limits how deeply the frost penetrates the ground. NDSU photo.
Snow cover provides an important protective layer over vulnerable plants.
Winter so far has been a rollercoaster of weather, with snowy and cold conditions in early December, followed by 40-degree Fahrenheit temperatures, the loss of snow cover, a return of snow, strong winds and then a repeat of the cycle. As a gardener, I’ve learned to appreciate snow cover during the winter, even when it means e…