Roger wrote:
Hi

bit of a novice when it comes to things in the garden, but we have a
planter about 3 feet high with strawberry plants in it.

I recall as a lad that we covered our strawberries in the ground with straw
during the winter to protect them frost [I think].

Do strawberries need protecting from the frost?
If so,any ideas on how to do it with this planter - it's far too large to
move inside.

We live about 500 yards from the coast near Newcastle upon Tyne, and do get
frosts.

Many thanks

Roger C



Hereabouts, we can get down to -20C. Ground freezes in December, and
generally doesn't thaw out until March or even early April. Our
strawberries survive and multiply just fine. I don't think you'll have a
problem, but a loose burlap covering over the whole thing won't hurt.
Tie it at the bottom so the wind won't blow it away.

The straw is put under the plants, to prevent contact between berries
and ground.

HTH