Hardiness Zone (wikipedia definition):
- 'is a geographically defined area in which a specific category of plant life is capable of growing, as defined by climatic conditions, including its ability to withstand the minimum temperatures of the zone'
What will grow in my zone?
- apples
- bell peppers
- cantaloupe
- carrots
- iris's (which I have in my flower garden)
- peas
- pears
- tomatoes
- watermelon
- etc.
links
Hardiness Zones and Frost Dates
Plant Hardiness Zones in Canada- Discover your Zone
Old Farmer's Almanac- I found this site to be very useful
Does anyone have any additional information about this topic? Please, feel free to share your wealth of knowledge.