PDF As you look at seed packets and nursery stock, you’ll likely see that phrase followed by a number. This is one of those numbers that actually matters, as it lists the regions where a plant is likely to do well based on its tolerance for cold.
Some plants, like my grapes, can take near-arctic conditions, others, like tomatoes and peppers, keel over at the first frost. Historically, banana trees haven’t done well in Nebraska; but my Canadaiga grapes will bear fruit after a winter so cold that batteries on running vehicles freeze.
Click here to look up your arborday.org hardiness zone.
Use it … and then follow the link below for some eye-opening additional information.
Okay, that’s cool. But here is the real eye-opener.
When you get there, click on the play button.
