Green Valley is a great place to be in January and our gardens are thriving in this mild weather. Our warm sunny days and cool nights provide the perfect growing weather for our root crops and Brassicas. Cold nights make the plants produce solutes as a natural defense against freezing and it creates sweeter carrots, turnips, and beets for us!
It is still possible that temperatures could dip below freezing so it is a good idea to insulate exposed plumbing. Pipe insulation or an old towel or blanket will do the trick, be sure to cover the timer and hold it all in place with a waterproof cover or bucket. Remember that wet towels do not insulate! Tubes with holes that deliver water will not be damaged during a freeze because the water drains from them.