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Gardenbite: How Trees Survive Cold Winters | #GoodGrowing

Gardenbite: How Trees Survive Cold Winters | #GoodGrowing

Good Growing · Chris Enroth

January 30, 202617m 54sbonus

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Show Notes

How do trees survive freezing temperatures without turning into popsicles? Well, they do kind of turn into popsicles, but they control which part freezes. In this Gardenbite of the Good Growing Podcast, horticulture educator Chris Enroth breaks down the fascinating science behind how trees and other plants make it through harsh winter conditions.

Whether you’re a gardener, nature lover, or just curious about the secret life of plants, this episode gives you a clear and engaging look at what happens inside trees during winter—and how you can help prepare your landscape plants to survive cold stress.

Topics

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