For the first time since 2012, a new Plant Hardiness Zone Map has been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The map, released Nov. 15, 2023, is a tool used by gardeners and growers ...

Southwest Florida's growing zones shift north as planet warms; so do half of rest of U.S. ... The USDA’s Plant Hardiness Zone Map is used by at least 80 million farmers and gardeners, ...

Starting a successful garden begins with knowing your planting zone. These maps can help. ... Knowing when to plant in specific hardiness zones is important to maximize the spring season's potential.