Are there really places on the earth where the elements magically combine to provide idyllic climates? Although the concept might seem a bit fantastical, microclimates do indeed exist, and are far more common than you might have realized. In fact, there might be one of these hot or cool spots just around the corner from where you are right now! From warm areas in gardens where vegetables can be grown late into the winter , to a neighborhood block that’s cool in summertime because of surrounding buildings, countless microclimates exist all over the world, and people have been harnessing (and enjoying) the benefits of these places for centuries. Read the rest of What are Microclimates, and Why are They Beneficial? Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: alps , Cote D’Azur , france , french , French Riviera , Health , Leysin , Menton , micro-climate , microclimate , microclimates , passive solar , San Fran , San Francisco , Solar Power , sun , sunshine , Switzerland
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What are Microclimates, and Why are They Beneficial?