Gardener's Guide - Global Warming Means New Garden Zone Maps


Gardener's Guide to Global Warming

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Global Warming Means New Garden Zone Maps

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Many gardeners are familiar with the USDA's garden zone maps. They help us know which plants to put in our backyards. They are determined by examining rainfall patterns, sunshine and temperature.

The map below shows how the National Arbor Day Foundation has updated the map to reflect recent trends. This shows clearly how global warming is affecting the plants that we can plant in our backyards.

How is global warming hurting my garden? (This PDF is 287 Kb in size. Do you need PDF help?)

Garden for wildlife and certify your yard with the National Wildlife Federation!
Learn how birds are affected by global warming and how you can help birds with your choices
The Oregonian: The Green Challenge
The Oregonian: Homes and Gardens Section
The EPA GreenScaping program gives a set of landscaping practices that can improve the health and appearance of your lawn and garden while protecting and preserving natural resources.

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