Happy Valentine Day to you. Weather is wet with rain, as the temperature is 35 degrees at 10:00 AM. High of 44 degrees and a low tonight of 24 degrees. Walk safely with rain and the snow and ice we all ready have. Be safe.
I am asked frequently what hardiness zone we are in. Here is a map for Iowa, that will explain what zone we are in. I think I need to research zone 5a and zone 5b. Later in a post I will explain that.
State Maps of USDA Hardiness Zones for Planting
By VANESSA RICHINS MYERS The Spruce / Hilary Allison
Choosing the right plants that will thrive in your yard and garden can be difficult. But one of the best ways to ensure that plants are happy and healthy is to start with plants suited to your USDA hardiness zone.
The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) has kept temperature records for decades and published the first recommended growing zone map in 1960. The maps are based on extreme minimum temperatures to typical high temperatures. However, it's important to note they do not account for extreme maximum temperatures, so some plants may struggle.
These hardiness maps are an excellent guide for picking flowers, shrubs, trees, and herbs that are suited to your climate. When purchasing plants from a nursery, refer to the identification and care tag for hardiness zones. Some plants can survive low-temperature zones if brought indoors to overwinter.
For you that don’t live in Iowa go to this website for each state showing their zones. https://www.thespruce.com/find-your-usda-zone-3269819?hid=67c8789e940e361d557d747dcde278cd6cab888d&did=8220072-20230213&utm_source=thespruce&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=the-spruce-gardens_newsletter&utm_content=021323&lctg=67c8789e940e361d557d747dcde278cd6cab888d taken from
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty, Iowa beckmall@netins.net 641-794-3337 cell 641-903-9365
I am asked frequently what hardiness zone we are in. Here is a map for Iowa, that will explain what zone we are in. I think I need to research zone 5a and zone 5b. Later in a post I will explain that.
State Maps of USDA Hardiness Zones for Planting
By VANESSA RICHINS MYERS The Spruce / Hilary Allison
Choosing the right plants that will thrive in your yard and garden can be difficult. But one of the best ways to ensure that plants are happy and healthy is to start with plants suited to your USDA hardiness zone.
The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) has kept temperature records for decades and published the first recommended growing zone map in 1960. The maps are based on extreme minimum temperatures to typical high temperatures. However, it's important to note they do not account for extreme maximum temperatures, so some plants may struggle.
These hardiness maps are an excellent guide for picking flowers, shrubs, trees, and herbs that are suited to your climate. When purchasing plants from a nursery, refer to the identification and care tag for hardiness zones. Some plants can survive low-temperature zones if brought indoors to overwinter.
For you that don’t live in Iowa go to this website for each state showing their zones. https://www.thespruce.com/find-your-usda-zone-3269819?hid=67c8789e940e361d557d747dcde278cd6cab888d&did=8220072-20230213&utm_source=thespruce&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=the-spruce-gardens_newsletter&utm_content=021323&lctg=67c8789e940e361d557d747dcde278cd6cab888d taken from
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty, Iowa beckmall@netins.net 641-794-3337 cell 641-903-9365
