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The Queensland Gardening Pages
Information & resources about plants & gardens for Brisbane & Qld

Weather and Climate


This page is intended to provide information about the effects of weather and climate on plants and gardening, particularly conditions similar to those experienced in Queensland.

Drought is a major issue in many parts of the country, but there are more factors to consider than just soil moisture, Even if you can irrigate, you may have to contend with high temperatures, intense sunlight (lack of cloud cover), lack of humidity and desiccating winds. This might effect the manner in which you grow your plants, and choice of species. Of course, if you have to cope with these factors AND lack of water, the problems are compounded.

News

Seed development sensitive to temperature
Researchers have been studying the effects of elevated temperature on yield of several seed-bearing crop plants. They discovered that seed development is more sensitive than vegetative growth. This means that a plant might grow to its normal size yet fail to set seed adequately. Read more from the Agricultural Research Service here: High Temperatures Could Leave Seed Crops Sterile


More Links

Australian climates at the Bureau of Meteorology website offers climate maps of Australia based on temperatue/humidity, seasonal rainfal and the Koppen classification system
Guide to Austalian Climate Zones and US equivalents by Australian National Botanic Garden
Understanding Climate Zones This discusses the American systems. Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County
Home Weather Monitoring Introductory article. Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County
Environmental factors that affect plant growth AZ Master Gardener Manual, Arizona
Light, Temperature and Humidity Texas A&M University
Microenvironments (Part 1) The Overstory, Agroforestry ejournal
Microenvironments (Part 2) The Overstory, Agroforestry ejournal
Blooming Out of Sequence Purdue University
Why Plants Fail to Bloom Purdue University
Gardening easy in the South? Not so much. Discusses gardening in the southern USA versus the north, providing some insights into the difficulties plants (especially temperate species) face in hot wet climates generally
Light Master Gardener Training, Oregon State University
What are short day and long day plants? Extension Service Garden Hints, Oregon State University
Winter Solstice & Photoperiodism University of Wisconsin-Extension Master Gardener Program
Photoperiod and Bedding Plants University of Massachusetts (PDF)
The Myth of Night Light Can street lights and other sources of artificial light affect plants other than poinsettias? Washington State University (PDF)
Got Shade? Different types of shade in the garden. Univ Florida
Kinds of shade Colorado State University
Shade - A Precious Commodity for Desert Gardens - Landscapes Arid-Southwestern Gardening Information, University of Arizona (addresses some of the issues with growing plants in intense sunlight environment)
Colored Mulch for the Home Vegetable Garden Enhancing vegetable crops with plastic films that selectively reflect/transmit certain wavelengths of light (weather, vegetables)
Temperature Master Gardener Training, Oregon State University
Plant Growth Factors: Temperature Colorado State University Extension
With Hot Weather Comes Garden Woes Arid-Southwestern Gardening Information, University of Arizona
High August heat stresses plants Extension Service Garden Hints, Oregon State University
Hot Weather May Affect Garden Plants In Subtle Ways University of California Cooperative Extension
Plant Growth Factors: Temperature Colorado State University
Zonal Geranium - Plant of the Week (interesting note about effects of excessive heat) University of Arkansas
Record Temps Require Rapid Response to Watering Arid-Southwestern Gardening Information, University of Arizona
Protecting Plants From Summer's Heat Arid-Southwestern Gardening Information, University of Arizona
Sun scald (Grapes) Michigan State University
Do your plants suffer from summer sunburn? Extension Service Garden Hints, Oregon State University
The Myth of Hot-Weather Watering Does watering plants in the hot sun scorch their leaves? Washington State University (PDF)
What is humidity? Extension Service Garden Hints, Oregon State University
Water and humidity Master Gardener Training, Oregon State University
Lightning (Grapes) Michigan State University
When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! University of Florida
Wait to prune cold damaged plants Mississippi State University
Backyard Frost Protection California Rare Fruit Growers
Dealing with Frost Damage University of Florida
Windbreaks Increasing Crop Growth on the Atherton Tablelands Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
Height Control of Commercial Greenhouse Flowers (How various environmental factors can affect height) North Carolina State University
Row Cover Vegetable Production Techniques New Mexico State University

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