Tag Archives: Microclimate

A touch of colour

Posted on February 9, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

I do not often get the opportunity to see the effects of topography on microclimate as clearly as this time (only here!). I am studying its nature and impact on the vegetation, but knowledge on the microclimate is mostly based on measurements, as it … Continue reading →

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The blanket removed

Posted on January 8, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

Earlier, I was so positive about the effects of snow on my little plants trying to survive the colds of winter. How the white blanket would protect them against the unbearable frost outside. The benefits from this free winter protection however seem … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 23, 2014 by lembrechtsjonas

The holidays are upon us! My merry microclimate measurement machinery has already gone into party-mode, ready to celebrate the darkest part of the year. These microclimatic party-animals are however determined to ignore the grey weather and let the temperatures run high during the holidays! For … Continue reading →

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Now we’re talking

Posted on December 5, 2014 by lembrechtsjonas

On the greyest and coldest day of the winter so far, I put on my warmest ‘Arctic’ clothing to start a new project. We went out into the field to start a project I had been thinking about for a long … Continue reading →

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Extreme

Posted on June 8, 2014 by lembrechtsjonas

  Last night brought extreme weather conditions to Belgium. After a hot summer day, hailstorms swept over the country, dropping hail stones of several centimeters.   The storm resulted in a lot of economical, agricultural and natural damage, although it … Continue reading →

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