[header] How to extend your gardening season [title] Learn about your garden's microclimate. [step] If this is your first year gardening in the space, walk around the area and pay attention to things that will impact growing conditions. Being aware of temperature, wind, and sunlight differences across your garden will help you choose plants that will thrive in different conditions. 
To understand your microclimate, consider : [substeps] How rainwater flows or settles across areas of your yard and how well-draining the soil is. If there are shelters, walls, or hedges that provide shade from above or trap heat by closing off the space.