We live in an unforgiving environment. The days are getting longer, and the snow is mostly melting, which means gardeners are ...

Knowing when to plant in specific hardiness zones is important to maximize the spring season's potential. A hardiness zone is a geographic area with a similar average minimum temperature.

Gardeners should also consider the USDA plant hardiness zone, which indicates the minimum winter temperatures a plant can withstand. Eastern Idaho is primarily in zones 3b to 5a, influencing the ...