Jack Frost has a mean bite.  In just one night, the late season pumpkins are through.  I rounded the corner this morning, stunned to see how quickly the damage took hold. The pumpkin plant looks a bit sad next to the otherwise vigorous winter vegetables, but I knew it was just a matter of time.

I covered the two coleus with frost cloth in mid November, but a partially exposed section of one of the plants froze as well. I’m going to add another layer tonight (wished I had done so earlier).  We’re expecting a low of 38 F for one more night.  Showers are in the forecast  the rest of this week with lows warming up to 45 F.

Baby, it’s cold outside!

Frost damaged pumpkin plant

Damage-free coleus

Frost Bitten Coleus