The kind of plants you can grow have changed slightly in most regions of Canada according to the federal government’s latest ...

In my heart, I will always garden in zone 2b. But I will have to get my head around this new map and go with the reality of climate change and the new plant hardiness designations.

David Hobson writes about his surprise at calla lilies surviving the winter in his Ontario garden, thanks to a mild season. Hobson highlights the release of a new Canada Plant Hardiness Zone Map ...

The zones are displayed in 10ºF increments, and 5ºF half zones. To find the Plant Hardiness Zone at your location go to this link https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/.

Successful gardeners know to have healthy and happy plants, is knowing how to select the right plant for the right place.

Spring brings gardening enthusiasts to stores. USDA's new map reflects climate change impact on plant success. Hardiness zones crucial for thriving plants in evolving climates. Temperature shifts ...

This describes a plant’s cold tolerance. The zone map is updated once every 10 years to reflect changes in climate and most of our area is now considered half a zone warmer.

Looking at the zone map, we see most of Orleans Parish is in Zone 8. But anyone who lives here knows that it is unusual, certainly not average, for winter temperatures to drop below 20 degrees.