How to Determine Your Garden Microclimate

An individual garden plot is a classic example of a microclimate—a small, localized area where conditions like temperature, humidity, wind exposure, sunlight, and frost risk can differ noticeably from neighboring spots, even within the same yard or just next door. Despite sharing the same regional (macro) climate, these variations arise from subtle factors such as slope, orientation, nearby structures, vegetation, and soil.
This session will empower you to identify, map, exploit, and even create beneficial microclimates in your garden. You'll learn how to extend your growing season, protect plants from extremes, and successfully grow a wider variety of crops—including borderline heat-lovers like tomatoes and peppers—by tailoring conditions to plant needs.

By understanding and working with these localized conditions, you'll turn small challenges into big advantages.