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Understanding Climate Zones for Gardening and Farming - USDA Hardiness Zone Maps

Understanding the Climate Zone System Climate zones are an important factor to consider when growing plants, particularly those that do not originate from your local area. Knowing the climate zone of your location can help you decide which plants will thrive in your environment and what type of care they

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Saving Heirloom Tomatoes with the USDA Seed Library Project for Gardeners and Farmers

The USDA seed library is a great source of legacy tomato seeds, offering the opportunity to request and share seeds with other growers. This project has been compared to the Dwarf project or the Karma Pink effort, but instead of creating new OP stock, it would be rescuing tomatoes that