heathermt75
On The Way Up
Joined: 11 May 2006
Location: Billings, Montana (Map)
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| Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:26 am Post subject: Question about zones & what flowers and veggies I can pl |
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Ok, ya'll may think this sounds stupid  , but remember I am a new garderner... where do I go to find out what zone I am in and what kinds of flowers and vegetables I can plant and when I can plant them? Told you it would sound stupid! I'm thinking of maybe doing a veggie garden next year and wanted to know what kinds I could plant here. I'm in Billings, Montana by the way. Anybody have a website that they know I can go to for information? Any help would be great! Thanks a bunch! 
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dooley
Official Garden Turtle
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Location: Arizona, U.S.A (Map)
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Most garden catalogs have zone maps where you can find your zone. I found Billings in my Territorial Catalog and it says you are in zone 4. Other catalogs may list it different but it's all the same really. You have a short growing season, but it says you have some wind all of the time and need to have a wind break or sheltered area for vegetables. If you have a garden book, it may tell you too. Just look for zone maps. It's a good question to ask so don't feel stupid. Dooley
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Pinkiered
The Rose Queen
Joined: 02 Jan 2006
Location: Lawton, Ok (Map)
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Yeah when I was looking up your zone yesterday to find your roses, I found you are a 4. I did find an article about a lady who grows plants and things from zone 5 and 6 there but with winter protection. She is in zone 4 also. Im in zone 8 so what I can grow is some what different from you. Wish I could hope.
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heathermt75
On The Way Up
Joined: 11 May 2006
Location: Billings, Montana (Map)
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| Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:51 am Post subject: Thanks |
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Thank ya'll all so much for your help. When it comes to veggie gardens, I sure miss living in Texas!!  I think I miss the purple hull peas and cream peas the most. I'm going to try to attempt a veggie garden next year. Thanks for all the info!! 
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