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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Maps
New Plant Hardiness Zone Maps were released in 2012. The maps are more accurate and much, much easier to read. See what's changed and what zone you are in now.
Hardiness Zones - Finding and Understanding Your Hardiness Zone
Plants are labeled by their hardiness zones, as a way to inform gardeners which plants will survive in their area. Here area links to the various hardiness zone designations and how to use them when choosing plants.
Cooperative Extension System - What It is and Where to Find It
What exactly is a Cooperative Extension office and is there one locally? We’re often told to call our local Extension office with a gardening problem, but what do they do and how to you find them? And how do the Master Gardeners fit in? Find out here.
Gardening Videos - How-To Videos to Make You A Better Gardener
Gardening how-to video library. Short videos to Help Make You A Better Gardener. Sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words. The videos in this gallery will show you how to prune roses and shrubs, plant trees - even make your garden look larger than it is!
Gardening Quotes - Words of Inspiration
Quotes and words of wisdom from gardeners. Sometimes it helps to know that another gardener has gone through the same experiences as you - and found the words to express it.
Weather Predicting: How To Make a Monthly Climate Data Calendar
The Midwestern Regional Climate Center is providing a free, online program where users can create calenders to tell them things like: average temperatures, heating and cooling degree days and precipitation, all useful things for any gardener to know. And it’s easy to use! Here's a quick How-To from About’s Guide to Weather, Rachelle Oblack.