Garden Bed Math · Yard microclimate sheet
Yard microclimate sheet
Zip code: Zone: Year:
| # | Step | Done | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frost dates: typical / 1 in 10, spring and fall | ||
| 2 | Sketch the lot, north at the top | ||
| 3 | Mark house, fences, hedges, paving, downspouts | ||
| 4 | Arrow for which way the ground slopes | ||
| 5 | Shade at 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. (clear day) | ||
| 6 | Repeat at start, middle, end of season | ||
| 7 | Soil temp about 2 in deep, read after about 3 min | ||
| 8 | Frosty morning: circle where frost stays white | ||
| 9 | Circle puddles that outlast the rest of the yard | ||
| 10 | Note windy strips and still corners | ||
| 11 | Gap at the low point of any fence or hedge | ||
| 12 | Number each spot; log first and last frost |
Notes:
Source: WSU Skagit Extension, microclimates, checked October 11, 2026. Planning record, not a guarantee. Plant questions: ask your county extension office. · gardenbedmath.com/zones/yard-microclimate-map/