Garden

What is the growing zone for Seattle? The Seattle zone was just changed from 8 to 8b. Zone 8 plants are hardy down to 10 degrees F. Zone 8b plants are hardy down to 15 to 20 degrees.

Where is zone 10 in the US? Zone 10 of the map includes equatorial parts of North America, including southern California, southern Florida, and Hawaii. There are two subsets of Zone 10: 10a and 10b. Zone 10a is slightly cooler than Zone 10b, with about five degrees of difference between the two.

Is square foot gardening worth it? Square foot gardening is super efficient, growing 100% of the crop in 20% of the space, making it ideal for those with space limitations. The densely planted crops can create a “living mulch” of sorts, preventing weeds from germinating or getting firmly established.

Is coconut coir good for your garden? For foliage lovers, coconut coir can provide soil structure, drainage, and aeration to keep plants healthy. As it is a more environmentally friendly material than peat moss, many consider it a green add-in to soil.

What hat do gardeners wear? A straw hat is one of the best sun hats around! There is a reason gardeners and farmers have been wearing them for centuries. We like the classic wide-brim beach hat for maximum sun protection, but for a more modern look, you can also go with a wide-brimmed fedora or Panama straw hat.

Can you grow a garden in space? But astronauts have grown several varieties of lettuce, radishes, peas, zinnias, and sunflowers, and they do just fine. “Plants are very adaptive, and they have to be—they can’t run away,” says Gioia Massa, a scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center who studies plants in microgravity.

How do you get the gardening merit badge?
Requirements for the Gardening merit badge:

Grow six vegetables, three from seeds and three from seedlings, through harvesting.
Grow six flowers, three from seeds and three from seedlings, through flowering.

What are the different types of vertical gardening?
3 Popular Types of Vertical Gardening Systems

Green walls. Green walls (or “living walls”) are comprised of containerised plants or modular green panels positioned across a wall face.
Green facades.
Freestanding vertical gardening systems.

What are some fun facts about gardening?
February fun: Random gardening facts

Eggplants and potatoes are part of the same family.
Watermelon is actually a vegetable and so is rhubarb.
Tomatoes are fruits and the most popular fruit in the world at that.
Broccoli and cauliflower are the only veggies that are also flowers.

What do you need to do as maintenance for your garden?
Below are a few key care tips for maintaining a vibrant and healthy garden:

Check the health of your plants.
Water properly.
Treat your soil.
Clean your gardening tools.
Perform plant maintenance.
Destroy the weeds.
Protect from animals.
Stake your plants.