Ask an Expert: Overwintering for Success -- Protecting Your Crops and Preparing for Spring

Presenter: Tina Higgins of Blackstone Flower Farm

A successful spring begins long before the first flowers bloom. Join Tina Higgins of Blackstone Flower Farm as she shares proven strategies for overwintering cut flower crops and setting your farm up for a strong, healthy start to the growing season.

This webinar will cover best practices for protecting hardy annuals, perennials, bulbs, and other overwintered crops from cold temperatures, fluctuating weather, and pests. You'll learn how to select appropriate protection methods, including row covers, low tunnels, high tunnels, and mulches. The session will also touch on regional considerations and common mistakes that can lead to winter losses.

If you're new to overwintering or looking to improve your success rates, you'll leave with practical strategies to increase plant survival and maximize the productivity of your flower farm in the season ahead.

All Ask an Expert webinars are recorded.