Is Minnesota finally done with its last spring freeze? Discover what this means for your gardening plans in the Twin Cities and beyond. Learn when to plant your garden, top tips for safe planting, and how to adapt your schedule for an unexpectedly warm spring. Stay ahead of the weather with expert advice and make the most of this early spring season for a blossoming garden! Perfect for Minnesota gardeners eager to start planting safely this year.
Is Minnesota done with its last spring freeze? Garden planning tips and insights. Hold on to your gardening gloves. Minnesota. This April, the Twin Cities just might have set a new record for the earliest final spring freeze. But will we be safe to plant without fear of another cold snap? If the weather stays above freezing at MSP Airport, it’ll mark the third earliest last freeze since records began in 1872. That’s pretty impressive considering the average last freeze date for the Twin Cities is around April 24th. Usually, the southeastern metro area wraps up its freeze period in the second half of April, but many parts of Minnesota see their final freeze lingering into May. And in some colder spots north of Lake Superior, it’s often June before the cold takes a break. So, what does this mean for planting your garden? Well, many folks in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas are eager to get their hands dirty, but the truth is it’s still a little too early for inground planting. If you’re working with potted plants that can be moved inside at night, go ahead. Just keep an eye on the weather. For those planting directly in the ground, I’d recommend waiting another week for the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota and possibly two more weeks for central Minnesota or places that tend to be colder. Interestingly, we’re looking at roughly 10 days ahead of the usual schedule, so keep your plans flexible. All in all, it’s shaping up to be a surprisingly warm spring, but don’t get too comfortable just yet. Stay tuned to the weather forecast, and remember, patience is a gardener’s best virtue. And hey, if the weather continues to cooperate, you might get a head start on your planting season this year.