The United States Department of Agriculture released an updated version of last year's Plant Hardiness Map to offer a guide for gardeners to understand which plants can survive and thrive based on the ...

Anyone who loves gardening knows the importance of understanding their area’s growing conditions. To help farmers and gardeners lay the foundation for their crops and gardens, the United States ...

The distance between downtown Fort Myers and Alva is only 20 miles, but during the winter the average low temperatures experienced by these two communities can have about a five-degree difference.

, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided farmers and gardeners a more accurate guide to planting in their local climates. Though the majority of Cumberland County remains in ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government's colorful map of planting zones is being updated for a warmer 21st century. The official guide for 80 million gardeners and a staple on seed packets reflects a new ...