Will Vegetable Gardens Still Grow If Exposed to Frost?

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Most vegetables can survive if exposed to frost; they simply go dormant until the cold spell snaps. However, it's better to shield them from frost, using a row cover.

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Thomas K. Arnold is the publisher and editorial director of "Home Media Magazine" and a regular entertainment contributor to various publications including "USA Today," "The Hollywood Reporter" and "San Diego Magazine." He has written travel stories for "San Diego Magazine," the "San Diego Union" and the Copley News Service. Arnold attended San Diego State University.

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Will Vegetable Gardens Still Grow If Exposed to Frost?

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