While there are different ways to map climates, USDA Plant Hardiness Zones are based only on the minimum average temperature. Using this scale, California spans from zone 5a, where average annual ...

With spring on the horizon, many gardeners are preparing for prolonged, hearty growing seasons in their region. The United ...

For the first time in at least 14 years, state officials will release updated fire maps for Southern California on Monday, ...

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. The map ...