I keep a large seedling heat mat in a protected corner of our patio and move tender plants onto it during these weird cold nights. Right now I have purposely limited how many plants I have that would need protection. At my last home I kept 5 heat mats going during this time of year and still had to tote many more plants inside or cover them. Never ever thought I would say this but I love not having to have every plant that catches my eye - then having to worry about them in February. They say wisdom comes with old age and I guess I finally got some.
(you will understand one day...)
