Frost in Auckland – July 2015 – when the water pipes freeze, thermometer shows less than 0oC; leaves are decorated with ice crystals – beauty is there even in weather we are not used to!The ‘bright lights’ silverbeet, leaves are etched in frosting



Frost sets back many pest species in a garden – chewing and sucking insects, etc.
The worms and soil beneficial life move down in the soil to more even temperatures and wait until spring to return – as do gardeners!