Is the Threat of Frost Gone? Not Yet, Gardeners Warned

The recent warm, early spring days have made gardeners itching for “garden-ready” weather — a time to begin putting seasonal plants outside in pots and flower beds. But is the threat of frost gone? In short, not yet. The warm sunshine may be tempting to begin planting more vulnerable plants outdoors. Yet, any clear skies this month also means nights can dip to freezing.

Looking at local historical western Washington weather records, more urban areas like Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma and Everett have odds for any freezing weather to diminish around the last week of April. In more outlying areas like Monroe, Bellingham, Bremerton and Shelton, May 1 is a good bet. For the usual colder spots — like Olympia and Arlington — they will be “garden-ready” just a week later. These differences reflect the local climates throughout the region. For most, it is around May 1 that seasonal plants can be put in the ground. Just monitor the weather forecast as the end of April approache

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