In plant hardiness zone 7a or 7b, you can grow fast-maturing warm-season vegetables and cool-season vegetables starting in July.

Holly Jones started studying the micro-climate and the topography on her family farm near Crawfordsville, about 40 miles ...

Plant hardiness zones are shifting northward nationwide as the country continues to warm, affecting farmers, gardeners and ...

Starting your very own veggie garden can be intimidating, but don't worry: These helpful tips for beginners will have you growing like a pro.

Starting your very first vegetable garden can feel both exciting and overwhelming. You’ve bought your seeds, you’ve got a patch of soil or a few containers ready—but now what? How deep do you plant ...

The development of the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is a testament to the importance of adapting agricultural practices to local climates.

"The 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual ...

The Plant Hardiness Zone Map is based on the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature, displayed as 10-degree F zones ranging from zone 1 (coldest) to zone 13 (warmest), the USDA notes.

The Plant Hardiness Zone Map is based on the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature, displayed as 10-degree F zones ranging from zone 1 (coldest) to zone 13 (warmest), the USDA notes.

Gardeners, take note! The USDA released a new hardiness zone map and half of the country has shifted. Read more here so you're ready to plant this spring.

Wondering what is your planting zone? Here's how the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map helps you determine which plants are most likely to thrive in your garden.