EZ Gardening

We're 5 weeks out from our grand opening! With all of this unexpected beautiful weather, my tomato plants are going absolutely nuts! But as much as I'd love to start digging in my garden, this is western PA and the beautiful spring-like weather is bound to change. So make sure to check your last frost date for your zone before putting tender plants outside or starting seeds in the ground.

Last Expected Frost Dates by Zone

Zone 1: June1 - June 30

Zone 2: May 1 - May 31

Zone 3: May 1 - May31

Zone 4: ;May 1 - May31

Zone 5: March 30 - April30

Zone 6: March 30 - April30

Zone 7: March 30 - April30

Zone 8: February 28 - March 30

Zone 9: January 30 - February 28

Zone 10: January 1 - January 31

Zone 11: Frost Free Year Round

Here is a link to the USDA's Hardiness Zone Map. http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/

Use these dates to help choose the best plants for your area. Some perennials require specific temperatures so make sure your zone is appropriate before investing in your plants.