It is going to freeze this week.
@GardenGerty (157551)
United States
October 23, 2017 7:03am CST
I worked some on bringing in houseplants over the weekend.
Then of course there are herbs I want to bring in in pots.
Some are already potted, like lemon grass and sweet basil, but there are others that I may dig up to try to keep for the winter.
Freezing temperatures are not due until Friday, so I should be able to get it done.
I am thankful to be able to check the forecast and see how to plan ahead.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
25 Oct 17
Lemon grass does not survive the winter here, either. I know many people who bring in pots of basil. I have even rooted some cuttings in the past.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
25 Oct 17
@LadyDuck I would love to have a greenhouse.
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
25 Oct 17
@GardenGerty Basil survives inside, I have a couple of pots inside for the winter. Lemongrass is in the greenhouse.
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@celticeagle (159058)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Oct 17
Many herbs are strong and make it through the winters here where I live.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16534)
• China
23 Oct 17
It seems that the Lemon grass and sweet basil can't suffer a cold winter.Do you use them to season food?
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
25 Oct 17
@changjiangzhibin89 Yes, I have heard in Italy that they use basil planted or bundled near their doorways to keep flies away. Lemongrass needs some tropical weather. I had thought it was pretty common all over Asia. I know it is often used in stir fry dishes served in "Asian" restaurants in the US. I also know they are not necessarily authentic.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
25 Oct 17
Yes, I do. I really like basil in many things. I like lemon grass in tea and some in vegetable dishes. It helps keep mosquitoes away, too.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16534)
• China
25 Oct 17
@GardenGerty Here basil is a common plant that some use to keep flies away.However I haven't seen the lemon grass.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
25 Oct 17
I may get really tired of them before winter is over.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Oct 17
I will trade some of our 100 degree weather for some of your cool.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
25 Oct 17
@JohnRoberts This morning, in the chilly dark, that sounds good, for about ten minutes. I hope no players got heat stroke.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
25 Oct 17
@GardenGerty It was 103 at 5 PM game time for the World Series here.
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@Scrapper88 (5957)
• United States
23 Oct 17
Unless it changes; it is going to get pretty close to freezing on Friday night where I live.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
25 Oct 17
There is the possibility of forecasts changing. I am going to get it done anyway.
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
23 Oct 17
That`s a good project you got there! I hope everything will be done good! 
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
25 Oct 17
I certainly am doing the best I know how.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
23 Oct 17
It really feels nice to be able to plan ahead.Apart from lemongrass and sweet basil what else are you planning to plant?
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
25 Oct 17
I had some ginger root that I did not use up. It grew sprouts, so I have it planted. I am leaving the rosemary and the standard sage outside. I have a few philodendrons and of course my kalanchoe I bought the other day.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
25 Oct 17
I hope so. I hope the herbs tolerate living under lights.
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@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
24 Oct 17
Meanwhile it is still hitting the upper-80s/low-90s here in California. 
I hope you're able to bring all your plants and herbs in to protect them from the freezing temps.
I hope you're able to bring all your plants and herbs in to protect them from the freezing temps.2 people like this
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
25 Oct 17
I need to plan for a better garden and get my helper on the ball to assist me.
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@sallypup (57884)
• Centralia, Washington
25 Oct 17
@GardenGerty That sounds like a good idea.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
25 Oct 17
Not always completely accurate, but helpful, anyway.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
23 Oct 17
Our freeze won't happen until December, but I'm still trying to get everything gathered in now.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
25 Oct 17
It is easier on the plants to get them in before you turn on heat.
@thislittlepennyearns (58138)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
23 Oct 17
It's supposed to get fairly Cold here top
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
25 Oct 17
What are cold temperatures where you live.
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