Weather in May: Hobby Gardeners Need to Know About the Ice Saints in 2026

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The weather phenomenon „Ice Sanctuary" employs gardeners and farmers every year in May. Old garden wisdom derives from the expected cold collapse. According to experts, they remain valid until today despite climate change.

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From next Monday the dreaded ice saints will arrive. Often they provide for the last night frost and fear sweat at hobby gardeners.

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With the current weather fluctuations, the hobby gardeners look worried at their beds. Are frost-sensitive plants already safe?

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After the ice saints the high season starts in the garden. Those who do the five most important gardening work in May now lay the foundation for a rich harvest and lush blossoms.

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May often brings another cold snap – the Ice Saints are to blame. But with these tips, your garden will get through this critical period.

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We took advantage of the first rays of sunshine to repot, sow, and take out tomato plants on the terrace. And then one night, the thermometer plunges. In the morning, the leaves are soft, translucent, ruined. This scenario is repeated every spring, and 2024 cruelly recalled: severe frosts around 20 April have caused considerable damage, including among professionals. Ice saints fall each year on the same dates: May 11 (Saint Mamert), May 12 (Sai…