Exploring the impact of climate change on gardening zones, the resilience of perennials like jasmine, and the limitations of USDA hardiness maps. Discussions include adapting to shifts in plant survivability, personal connections to plant scents, and the significance of frost dates for successful planting.
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map helps home gardeners pick which plants to grow. But recently, roughly a quarter of the country has moved zones. What does this mean for your backyard plants? This episode, how to understand the changes to the hardiness zone map and other factors to think about when planning out your garden.
Learn more about sponsor message choices:
podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy