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title: "I have 2 empty garden boxes. I live in an area where it gets up to…"
description: "I have 2 empty garden boxes. I live in an area where it gets up to around 100° or so in the summer, and can get as cold as 30° give or take in the winter. Also…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/64c678edeeee0fd54d4281da"
community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "S J Padgett"
published: "2023-07-30T14:51:25.754Z"
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# I have 2 empty garden boxes. I live in an area where it gets up to…

_Posted by S J Padgett on 2023-07-30_

I have 2 empty garden boxes. I live in an area where it gets up to around 100° or so in the summer, and can get as cold as 30° give or take in the winter. Also we are in drought sometimes and in the winter can get a bit of frost. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to try some vegetables in these boxes and if so, which ones. Also, any tips on planting and caring for said vegetables would be awesome.

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## 7 comments

### Lazy Gardener commented on 2023-07-30

Given the conditions, consider adding a pergola to provide some shade on hot, sunny days. Throw a tarp over the pergola on colder days.

#### S J Padgett replied on 2023-07-30

If I pergola or an awning isn’t a possibility, but I do get shade, is that sufficient or do you have different advice?

#### Lazy Gardener replied on 2023-07-30

If there is some shade, then a pergola is not necessary. But to protect from cold, something temporary with a tarp would be helpful.

### Mag commented on 2023-07-30

To prevent damage from frost you could place a plastic sheet over the plants, and assuming there’s no water restrictions make sure to water them plentyyyyyy, like frequently throughout the week, until it’s no longer excessively hot.

### Stonehawk commented on 2023-07-30

Peppers watermelons corn all love Sun.

### S J Padgett commented on 2023-07-30

I should add there are both sun and shade in the backyard at various times in the day

### S J Padgett commented on 2023-07-30

Thanks for the advice

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