Wild and unpredictable weather is hard to contend with as a gardener. This year has seen flooding followed by searing sun and high temperatures, often within a matter of weeks. Across the US, extreme weather patterns seem to occur all too often, with states like Iowa and South Dakota experiencing dangerous and deadly flooding, while New Mexico and California battle heatwaves and wildfires.
For plants, adapting to such weather fluctuations is undeniably a challenge, and in many regions, prolonged periods of rain can be followed by months of drought. While plants can tolerate much change in the weather, even for the most resilient plants, this can be a tough ask.
