Auckland Rural Zone and Confusion about Frost Protection
The more I look into it, the more confused I'm getting about frost protection. Any advice to help me get a grip on the issue would be appreciated.I have a property in Dairy Flat, which is rural...
View ArticleWhat zones can I grow Chinese Artichokes aka Crosne in?
I heard about Crosne from growing your greens, and thought I would try growing some, so I was wondering where/how I should grow them.
View ArticleAre eastern prickly pear cacti pads edible?
Are eastern prickly pear (Opuntia humifusa) cacti pads as edible as the kind you find in the grocery store (Opuntia ficus-indica)? I know the fruit is edible, if everything across the Internet I've...
View ArticleWhere can I grow magenta spreen lambsquarters?
I just heard about the edible weed called magenta spreen lambsquarters, and was wondering where I can grow it for medicinal purposes.
View ArticleCan "I" grow american beautyberry?
I just heard about the american beautyberry, and was wondering What zones can I grow it in?It sounds very intriguing, and would love to try having different foods for me to eat.
View ArticleWhat is the difference in plants rated to 1 zone warmer than where they grow?
I keep hearing about things I want to grow being cold hardy to zone 5, but I live in zone 4, will I still be able to grow those plants?
View ArticleWhere can I grow yaupon holly?
I just heard about the yaupon holly, and would like to plant some. Where can I plant them to get my caffeine fix?
View ArticleAre there maintenence free edible plants for sandy iron rich soil in harsh...
Are there any edible perennial plants that does not require much care and can grow in zone 4-5 in a very sandy and iron rich soil? It's in a spruce/pine forest with a lot of lingonberry and blueberry...
View ArticleAre there any varieties of Elephant Ear that are hardy enough to withstand a...
When I look at Elephant Ear varieties in plant catalogs, they all say Elephant Ears are hardy in zones 9-10, sometimes 7-10. But I see people in my area, zone 6b, growing them outdoors without winter...
View ArticleWhat does "hardiness zone" mean?
Several questions here refer to (hardiness) zone 6a, 7, 5-8, and others.What is a hardiness zone exactly? Is it determined only by the temperature (maximum, minimum) or are there other factors?
View ArticleWhat's a good full-sun groundcover for Zone 6A?
I'm in Zone 6A, and I have some blueberries planted in a 16x45 or so open area that I need covered with some kind of covering.The situation is:It'd get nearly full sun (the first few hours of the day...
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Can I grow lemon cucumbers in my area, Southeast VA, zone8? Pic incl'd
Lemon cucumbers: I found these on the Bonnie plants website, and usually there's info attached on where you can find a retailer that has them, but instead it had a disclaimer stating not all Bonnie...
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ID please and hardiness zone
Please ID this succulent and its hardiness zone, I'd like to know if it can be left outdoor over winter in Zone 5 Canada. Both plants were planted at the same time 6 weeks ago with the inset picture...
View ArticleIdeas for bushes or shrubs greater than 6 feet that will grow in partial...
I have a narrow garden bed at the back of my carriage garage made out of retaining wall. It is directly against my building. I would like to find a bush, hedge or similar that will grow in this shady...
View ArticleHardiness database [closed]
I'd like to buy a plot of land for trying to live off the grid. However I'm struggling to find what I can plant in certain regions. I'm in Europe and I need to check what I can plant in each region...
View ArticleWhat are good pollinator flowers that you need to only seed once
What are some great pollinator flowers that I can seed once to regrow between having a herd on a couple times per year in zone 4?
View ArticleWhat mushrooms should I look into for growing in garden aisles?
I'm planning out my community garden plot this year, and am considering growing mushrooms where the walking paths will be, and was wondering what types of mushrooms I should look into mixing together...
View ArticleHow do you grow a plant not in your hardiness zone?
I understand that greenhouses are an option, this question is more towards being able to grow plants that normally prefer colder climates without having to spend loads of money on climate control. I am...
View ArticleWhat good smelling grass grows in USDA ZONE 4A?
My dad grew up in an area of Chicago, USA that a good smelling grass grew all over the yard (I think a lemon grass), and am wondering what would be a great idea to sneak into the yard to have a similar...
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Growing fruit at a higher hardiness zone
I understand that growing fruit trees in a hardiness zone that's lower than recommended has a chance of your tree dying from frost damage. However, what is the effect of growing fruit trees at higher...
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