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Hardiness On Delmarva
According to the latest USDA hardiness map (see detail at left) Delmarva ranges from the following temperature zones based on the average of low temperature readings taken from regional weather stations.

There are many versions of the hardiness map. The USDA came out with the most recent version in 2007. When choosing plants use the zone you are in and watch for freeze warnings:



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Upcoming Home & Garden Events
February 25, 2012 - Pysanky: Magic Eggs
Coverdale Farm Preserve 543 Way Road - Greenville, Delaware

March 3, 2012 - What’s Eating My Plants
Food Science and Technology Bldg - University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Princess Anne, Maryland

March 7, 2012 - Storm Party
Ocean City Convention Center

March 7, 2012 - Small farms Update Dinner Meeting
Richard A. Henson Center - University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Princess Anne, Maryland

March 10, 2012 - Breakfast Breads
Coverdale Farm Preserve 543 Way Road - Greenville, Delaware

March 10, 2012 - Farm Scale Composting
Food Science and Technology Bldg - University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Princess Anne, Maryland

March 15, 2012 - Build Your Own Rain Barrel
ECO-FRIENDLY EVENT DuPont Environmental Education Center - Wilmington, Delaware

March 17, 2012 - St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Easton, Maryland

March 17, 2012 - Integrated Pest Management
Richard A. Henson Center - University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Princess Anne, Maryland

March 18, 2012 - Talbot County Restaurant Week
Talbot County, Maryland

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