Is there a site that will tell me what will and won't grow during each season in my specific area?

Question

I want to see if there is anything I can grow during the fall and winter here.

Thanks.

Answer 1

The short answer is no, at least not with certainty.

(However, regional guides to gardening are a good place to start...also try looking around at what other people are growing well near your home...might be a good idea to take notes each month or season as to what you see blooming/growing well during that time.)

The reason you shouldn't put you faith in an outside source telling you what will/will not grow is that there are too many variables that influence whether a plant will grow well. An example: Southern magnolias are perfectly hardy where I live, often growing to great heights. But plant them on the north, windy side of your property and you've got a dead tree...the winter winds dry 'em out. Another example: The plant care tag on azaleas says they can tolerate full sun, which is true. The problem is, predatory spiders that hide on the plants, preying on lace bugs/mite pests, only like cooler, semi-shade conditions. Which is why azaleas planted here by people who naively trust plant tags die within a few seasons unless they're moved.

This long-winded response hopefully gave you some help...even if that help was just to tell you that horticulture is not a "black/white," "yes/no" kind of science...it's more of an art...but with careful observation and experimentation you will succeed. Don't limit yourself by approaching it too conservatively.

Answer 2

You may find more accurate information from a local nursery. Check your phone book (or www.411.com or related site) for a number to call with your questions.

If you really want to use the internet, you will probably have to dig around. I use the website, Dave's Garden, to look up plants I'm interested in.

Answer 3

www.burpeeseeds.com   enjoy growing.

Answer 4

http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/ushzma...

Answer 5

Go to:

http://www.google.com

And type in "what flowers/vegetables will grow in (your state goes here)?"  

Answer 6

google!

Answer 7

This is the best website and has a ton of great advice, planting dates, and you can even contact them with specific questions about particular plants.

http://www.almanac.com/garden/plantingta...

http://www.almanac.com/

Answer 8

http://www.flower-gardening-made-easy.co...

Try this site.

It's hard to say since you didn't say where you live.

Answer 9

i dont know have you looked or are you to lazy and asked this question instead>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>