How can you keep a weather record for your garden?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How can you keep a weather record for your garden?

The Big Idea

Weather shapes every garden! You can keep your own weather record. How?

Simple Tools

Step one: Simple Tools. A simple rain gauge, a thermometer, and a notebook are all you need. A rain gauge can be made from a straight-sided jar.

Daily Checks

Step two: Daily Checks. Check them at the same time each day. Record the rain, the high and low temperature, and what the sky looks like.

Patterns

Step three: Patterns. Over a season, you'll see patterns, like how rain affects growth or when the first frost arrives. Gardeners use records like these to plan planting times.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Measures rain. Measures heat. Records it. Describe it.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Rain gauges can be made from a straight-sided jar. Check at the same time. Look for patterns. Track the first frost.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Tape a ruler to the side of a straight jar. Set it outside in an open spot. Check it at the same time each day. Record the rain and empty the jar. How much rain fell this week?

Outro

A garden weather record needs just a rain gauge, a thermometer, and a notebook. Check them at the same time each day, record rain, temperatures, and the sky, and over a season you'll see patterns that help you plan planting. Science is amazing! What will you discover next? Every question is a new adventure, so keep wondering and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!