We were really, really close to a frost this morning…and our farm isn’t ready for that! (Of course, Mother Nature never waits ’til you’re ready, though.)
So, what does frost mean for the farm?
Well…it means work.
Frost kills the plant, which in turn makes the fruit of the plant ripen sooner than planned. Unfortunately, when plants don’t ripen on their own, and a frost helps ripen them, they can all ripen at the same time. Which is stressful!
Today our high is supposed to be mid-50’s, tonight a low of upper-20’s, and then a slow warm up again. It’s hard to plan in the fall, because you never know what the day is going to bring. My boys leave for school in heavy jackets and come back without them. You start the day in long sleeves and end the day in shorts. It’s crazy, but it’s the same thing every fall.
Another sure sign of fall? I was up ’til almost 2 this morning, canning the vegetables that were ready to go, just in case frost did set in. I’m a tired prairie mama today!
Just some of the produce now prepared for winter!
Wag'n Tales 
Val
I heard rumblings of frost on the weather this morning. It is a crisp day here.
We are preconditioning calves later this week and I am thinking my insulated overalls may make an appearance. I have to confess they are clean and still hanging in the entry.
I am not ready for winter!!
Hope you got most of your garden veggies saved.
Sorry to hear about the frost. But I’m glad to see all your beautiful canned goods. just think how great those will taste this winter and all the money you saved by doing it.