How Can I Get Started ?

You can contact your local Cooperative Extension or Master Gardener program to ask questions specific to your region. Locate your County Extension office through this link: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/

What is a Garden Zone?

You should be aware of your gardening zone. It is important to know your garden zone, because then you will know what plants are well suited for your area. Some zones have changed in the last 16 years -- due to climate change. Take a look at: http://www.arborday.org/media/map_change.cfm to be aware of changes in your area.

What is a Last and First Frost Date?

There is a very slim chance of freeze outside of the last and first frost dates. Last frost dates would occur in the spring and first frost in the autumn.

http://www.victoryseeds.com/frost/

http://www.usagardener.com/breaking_ground/frost_dates_usa.php