Row cover- We've used different weights of floating and hoop supported row cover to protect plants from excessively hot or cold temperatures, and to block damage from undesirable insect pests. Because our strawberries continue to bloom and thus need pollinators even during harvest, I prefer to use a simple framework with bird netting extending well beyond the edges of the strawberry plants. Row covers can retain a considerable amount of heat so if you try a floating cover where you are, Stilly, you'll probably want the lightest fabric possible. Floating Row Cover
Eliza, we have a small farmstead. Nothing fancy; we've been reclaiming the land for nearly 13 years. We've planted many fruit trees, including a young apple orchard with varieties for cooking, eating, and cider.