Interestingly, the first edition of the plant hardiness zone map was created by Arnold Arboretum at Harvard in 1927! And believe it or not, the most recent version of the USDA plant hardiness zone ...

That’s where knowing your plant hardiness zone comes in. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has devised a plant hardiness map that divides the country into 13 planting zones based on ...

Itching to establish new some trees in your yard? Choosing a beginner-friendly species that will do well in your specific ...

NDSU Extension horticulture agent Emily How of Ward County reveals what the most asked gardening question of 2024 was for ...

By Sarina Rattler For the Salisbury Post As winter lingers, you may find yourself looking ahead to spring or summer. I certainly am. Dreaming of a beach vacation makes the winter doldrums pass by just ...

North Carolina is experiencing climate change: warmer temperatures (especially at night), more frequent extreme rainfall and a rise in sea level, scientists have found. Farmers and gardeners must ...

As cold weather sets in, we often find ourselves retreating indoors where it’s warm.

"As the days get shorter in the fall and temperatures begin to cool, plants begin to prepare themselves for winter by hardening themselves." ...

Garden lovers might want to take a few steps to protect their plants as much as they can against the cold air that is coming ...

The hardiness map provided by the USDA ( is based on the minimum low temperatures an area usually experiences. You simply input your zip code in the search box to ...

Western Washington is divided into what are called the "public zones" for forecasting. Based on this map, watches, warnings, advisories, and special weather statements are issued for areas.