Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

In selecting plants that will thrive in your garden and landscape, an important consideration is whether they will survive your climate. Gardeners should consider plant zone ratings to help determine ...

A new Plant Hardiness Zone Map released by the federal government Wednesday shows that temperatures across the country are getting warmer and could affect gardens and crops. The map is designed to ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. The official news that 2012 was the hottest year ...

The newest plant hardiness map from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, released Jan. 25, confirms rumors of higher average winter temperatures around the U.S. and a change in parts of inner Portland ...