Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:24:42 +0000

The New Plant Hardiness Zone Map: A Shifted Landscape for Gardeners

The earth trembles beneath our gardening boots, not from an earthquake, but from a seismic shift in the horticultural world. The USDA has released a long-awaited update to the Plant Hardiness Zone Map, the gardener's holy grail for understanding which plants can thrive in their local climate. This isn't just a refresh of paint colors on the map; it's a complete reimagining, reflecting a changing climate and offering both opportunities and challenges for green-thumbed enthusiasts.