Zones 1-6 are the coldest, and 7-13 the warmest. Zone 1 averages -60 degrees F while zone 13 never drops below 70 degrees F.

For cool-season plants, lower soil temperatures can be an asset. Vegetables like peas, beans, lettuce, arugula, and spinach ...

Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned gardener, April's slowly warming temperatures create the ideal conditions to plan ...

The health benefits of avocados are numerous, and there is no need to be afraid of the fat, writes Rainer Hoenicke, a UC ...

Do you have Spring Fever? Are you itching to get outside and get those plants in the ground, eager for some color in the yard?The wild temperature fluctuations ...

Garden centers like Down to Earth Living in Pomona have hardy cold-weather annuals and vegetables perfect for early spring ...

Knowing the right time to plant garlic is key to a successful harvest. While this root crop depends on cooler temperatures to grow and thrive, the ideal planting time will depend on your gardening ...

Fort Collins might finally be past our "false spring" stage, but that doesn't mean it's safe to plant vegetables or perennials in the ground yet.

In the Lower Hudson Valley, hardiness zones vary from 6a to 7b ... The Lower Hudson Valley has certainly seen its share of temperature fluctuation since spring's start March 20.