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My Climate Zone
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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
Zone 4b -
Sunset Climate Zone
Zone 41 -
City
Madison -
State
Wisconsin -
Zip Code
53705 -
Country
usa
Gardening Background
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Biographical Information
I live in Madison, WI. which has temperature range from -20 in the winter to 90+ in the summer. Summer is very short, usually only a 2-3 months, that's not what it says in the books and on the calendar but that's the reality of living here.
My Mulch Profile
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Gardening Ability
1 - Beginner -
My 5 favorite plants are
Daylily, Bee Balm, Daisy, Bleeding Heart, Lily of the Valley -
If you could grow only one plant, what would it be?
Any of the wonderful flowering vines that attract Hummingbirds -
What is your favorite time in the garden?
Anytime of day, Spring, Summer and Fall (winters pretty to look out the window but I don't want to go out again till spring!) -
What is your favorite color in the garden?
I tend to run toward Red, yellow and white but I like almost everything -
What is your favorite place or activity in the garden?
I love planting new items and rearranging/splitting my established plants. -
What individual has influenced your gardening interest the most? How?
My mother. She retired to Tennessee and has several acres that she has planted into multiple flower/plant environments. Whenever I go to see her she's added something new and is in the garden working. -
Gardening Dilemmas
I just moved to a condominium and have a very small yard to plant (20x30 ft) I'm very eager to get started and am making plans for spring. I'm wishing I could get out and explore the conditions but right now it's all frozen and snow covered. -
What do you dislike most about gardening?
WEEDS -
What do you like most about gardening?
I just enjoy sitting in the garden and enjoying the flowers and the birds that come to visit. -
Cat or Dog person
Dog Person -
What is your Garden Test Score?
11-15 Now We're Talking
Education
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Interests
Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening
