Residents in Howard County are set to rally in support of a recent Howard County Hearing Examiner's decision to overturn the ...

Holly Jones started studying the micro-climate and the topography on her family farm in Crawfordsville, Iowa, about 40 miles south of Iowa City. Jones said learning more about the landscape of her ...

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

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

A mint herb plant grows best in partial shade. While it thrives in morning sun, the scalding afternoon rays can easily scorch its leaves. For optimal growth, put your mint plant near an east- or ...

What plant hardiness zone is Wisconsin? Trouble seeing the map? Click here to view the planting zones for the North Central U.S.

How to select plants based on your gardening zones When selecting plants for your garden, it’s essential to consider both the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone and the AHS Heat Zone listed on the plant tag.

What Are Plant Hardiness Zones? The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is responsible for creating a plant hardiness zone map.

For the first time since 2012, the USDA, in conjunction with Oregon State University’s PRISM Climate group, has released an updated Plant Hardiness Zone map. The map, based on average coldest ...

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.

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.