Protecting Mountain Gardens from June Snow: High Sierra Survival Strategies

In the unpredictable High Sierra climate, June snowstorms threaten vegetable gardens. With grocery savings and health on the line, protective measures are essential.

Essential Garden Defenses

• Pop-up bed covers: Sized for raised beds; options for insect, sun, or frost protection. DIY alternative: old towels/sheets.
• Small animal barriers: Netting or fencing for cats, squirrels, wildlife. Cats dig beds; squirrels bury seeds and uproot plants.
• Raised beds with hoop supports: For attaching row cover fabric.
• Tomato halos: Red plastic rings aid watering, deter pests, boost growth. DIY: cut gallon milk jugs.
• Organic pest controls: Slug Magic (pet-safe), Captain Jack's Dead Bug Dust (earwigs), cayenne pepper (cats/wildlife), Escar-go (snails/slugs/earwigs).

Resilience Pays Off

Many abandon mountain gardening after hail or snow losses. But with layered protection, you can maintain a "Garden of Eden" even in extreme conditions. Prepare, protect, and persist!