So, I don't agree with all the solutions in this article, but the shade-cloth idea is one my neighbor uses successfully. And yeah, I would think a "hoop house" could be crafted from willow woven together, instead of PVC pipes (another topic to research), and sheets used rather than plastic to cover it.

16 Ideas for Shading Your Plants From the Sun

By: Author Jamie

Shading your garden plants offers more advantages than simply protecting them from the sun and avoiding wilting. It requires a scientific approach to achieve effective results.

Learn more:
https://whyfarmit.com/shading-for-plants/

#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeGardening #ShadeCloth #ShadingPlants #Gardening

#ClimateResilient #Gardening: How to Adapt Your Garden to #ExtremeWeather

ECO gardener, Nov 14, 2024

Excerpt: "Gardening in Extreme Weather

Gardening in extreme weather can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can protect plants and maintain a healthy garden:

Choose Weather-Resistant Plants
Opt for #DroughtTolerant, heat-resistant plants in hot climates (like succulents or lavender) and hardy, cold-resistant species in colder climates (like kale or coneflowers).

Use #Mulch to Retain Moisture and Insulate
Applying a thick layer of organic mulch helps regulate soil temperature and retain moisture, making it essential in both hot and cold conditions.

Install #ShadeCloth or Row Covers
In intense heat, a shade cloth can protect plants from direct sun, while row covers offer frost protection during cold spells.

Water Smartly
For hot weather, water early in the morning to reduce evaporation and avoid wetting foliage. In winter, water during the day when temperatures are above freezing to help roots absorb moisture before the ground freezes.

Consider #RaisedBeds
Raised beds help with drainage in #WetClimates and can warm up faster in colder weather, giving plants a more stable growing environment.

Wind Protection Strategies
Use windbreaks like shrubs, fencing, or netting to shield plants from damaging winds that can dry out or freeze foliage.

Invest in Hardy #ContainerGardens
For extreme weather, container gardens are versatile—easily moved to sunny spots, shady areas, or even indoors as needed. [I do this with tomatoes and other plants]

Optimize Soil Health
Healthy, well-drained soil holds moisture better in heat and protects roots from frost damage in winter. Regularly add compost to enrich soil.

Use #ColdFrames or #Greenhouses
These structures create a controlled environment, extending the growing season and protecting plants from temperature extremes.

Keep an Eye on Weather Patterns
Staying informed about sudden temperature changes can help you take timely action, like covering plants or adjusting watering schedules.

With these tips, you can create a resilient garden that adapts to extreme weather challenges while keeping your plants thriving."

Learn more:
https://ecogardener.com/blogs/news/climate-resilient-gardening

#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeGardening #FoodSecurity #ClimateChangeAdaptation #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #GardeningChallenges #ResilientGarden #Resiliency

I'm finally planting the #garlic. I planted half today and will plant the rest tomorrow. Had to fight the #ChickensOfMastodon off until I could finish the section and mulch it with soiled horse bedding, which they don't care about. 😅😆

I still haven't taken down my #ShadeCloth! 😆

I also saw a bee. 🐝😲 It was 62°F today. #KsWx
#GardeningMastodon

How Oregon foods are adapting to a changing climate

By Alejandro Figueroa (OPB) and Emily Hamilton (OPB)

June 26, 2025

Excerpt: "So while maybe in Eastern Oregon, where it’s likely going to get hotter and you’ll have more prolonged days of hot weather, you’ll be seeing wheat farmers, for instance, working to keep as much water in their soils as they possibly can by using cover crops.

"Those are crops that you don’t necessarily harvest. They just help the soil stay covered, and they also naturally add nutrients back into that soil.

"Or maybe you’ll see the use of more practical things like the use of #ShadeCloth or better #irrigation systems."

https://www.opb.org/article/2025/06/26/how-oregon-foods-adapting-climate-change/

#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeAgriculture #ClimateChange #CoverCrops #ClimateChangeAdaptation #OregonPublicRadio #Oregon #FoodSecurity

#JerusalemArtichoke update.

The tub that was against the brick wall of the house is now with the #Roselle plants & is as big or bigger than them.

The #shadecloth domes have been removed from the chokes growing in potting mix bags - they outgrew the domes!

#gardening

The #JerusalemArtichoke love the #shadecloth #tunnel.

#gardening we removed it to have a look at how the plants are going.

The artichokes that went into the potting mix bags as tubers have almost caught up with those repotted into bags as growing plants.

#AusPost now have my #growbags & #shadecloth showing as coming tomorrow.

More time for me to get on my feet I guess, but still, I was hoping they’d be here today.

Today the plan was for me to go postal on the thistle out back. My knee might let me.

With the #alpacas & #sheep I don’t ever want to use #poisons on weeds - that’s where my Nata comes in. #gardening

An observation - the local #bees love the thistle. They are all over it. Thistle #honey is supposed to be very special.

Health. My left calf is no longer giving me pain, we had thought that maybe I’d done some tendon damage in my fall last week. ✅

My left knee though has gotten worse since yesterday, I’m waiting for anti inflammatory meds & pain meds to let me get up & be mobile today.

#Gardening. Yesterday we scored 2x50 litre pots from the nursery for free! I’m waiting on delivery of more potting mix to fill them.

My potato #growbags should arrive tomorrow, along with #shadecloth.

After several #helpful #suggestions from across the #federation on my replanted #JerusalemArtichoke #problems with the #heat & being replanted so #shallow in potting mix bags; I’ve now got #shadecloth & potato #growbags on order.

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated. #gardening