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The Rock Prairie Master Gardener Association, located in Rock County, Wisconsin, is the 42nd association of the Wisconsin Master Gardener Program.

This blog is used to distribute timely information to association members regarding volunteer opportunities, MGV highlights, and other social tid bits.

Horticulture related information is to be directed to the Horticulture Educator or the Plant Health Advisors.

This blog is not for garden related questions.

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Last Spring Frost - First Fall Frost - FYI

Climate Station - Afton, Wisconsin
Altitude - 741' above sea level
Last Spring Frost - April 26
First Fall Frost - October 9
Growing Season - 165 Days

Data Courtesy of Old Farmer's Almanac 

You're no doubt heard of the Old Farmer's Almanac, but what do you know about it?  The OFA is a reference book which contains weather forecasts, planting charts, astronomical data, recipes and articles.  Topics include: gardening, sports, astronomy, and folklore.

According to Wikipedia:

It was originally founded by Robert B. Thomas and published in 1792.  Today the almanac is published by Yankee Publishing, Inc.  Current Editor-in-Chief is Judson D. Hale, Sr.  The publication is based in Dublin, New Hampshire.

2018 Collector's Edition
www.almanac.com

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