Heres a quick way to find your california climate zone cse. Jun 25, 2011 the numerous climate zones in napa county allow for a diversity of crops and landscape plants and trees. A guide to western climate zones for gardening sunset. Coldest winters in the west and western prairie states growing. Twenty zones are defined by the united states department of agriculture usda. Written by experts for gardeners in the west, this book is an indispensable reference for beginning and expert gardeners alike. Most gardening books, catalogs, and seed packets refer to plant hardiness zones. Fans of the sunset western garden book requested that we put their favorite garden book online. Sep 21, 2017 the sunset western garden book creates climate zones based on many more factors that simply temperatures like the usda.
The sunset western garden book creates climate zones based on many more factors that simply temperatures like the usda. Jun 28, 1986 gardeners throughout the region will be welcoming a thoroughly updated and freshlooking 8th edition of the bible of western gardening. A map of all of the zones will come up and you can click on it to enlarge the regions if desired. At western gardens, we know what gardening means to you and we offer the unique combination of oneonone customer service, expert. Sunsets climate zone maps take all these factors into account, unlike the familiar hardiness zone maps devised by the u. Were thrilled to be delivering plant finderjust in time for spring, said katie tamony, sunsets editorinchief. Microclimates are important not only to gardeners, but also to vintners, since microclimates can have a profound effect on grapes and wine. Apr 10, 2020 gardeners in the western united states are often familiar with the sunset zone system, as the sunset western garden book is one of the most venerable and widely used gardening references in the area, and many nurseries indicate plant hardiness by sunset zone. The usda offers a handy planting zones by zip code search function. Coldest winters in the west and western prairie states. This book defines the variety of western climate zones, more than 20, shows on maps which zone you garden in, and rates the plants in its extensive encyclopedia.
The book includes climate zone maps and growingseason graphs for all regions of the west, including alaska and hawaii. Also worthy of note is that although zone 16 is within the northern california coastal climate area, its winters are milder because the areas in this zone are in thermal. Since the 1930s, growers of all kinds of plants in the many diverse climate regions of the western u. The usda planting zones is a helpful tool, but keep in mind that it has limitations. Gardeners who wish to have a thriving garden should heed the zone data when considering what to plant. Published this year, it features climate zones so you can determine which flowers work best in your growing zone. A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined to encompass a certain range of climatic conditions relevant to plant growth and survival the original and most widelyused system, developed by the united states department of agriculture usda as a rough guide for landscaping and gardening, defines zones by annual extreme minimum temperature.
For years, landscape architects have used the sunset western garden book climate maps to help decode californias complicated patchwork of climate zones and find plants that will thrive. Sunset has been writing about the west for over 100 years. Oct 31, 20 gardeners in the western united states are sometimes confused when confronted with these 11 hardiness zones created by the usda. The map for 14 shows the reach of the delta breeze, our natural air conditioner which makes. Sunset western garden book, edited by kathleen norris brenzel, 2007. Above is the new york planting map that indicates the planting regions specific to the state of new york. Information on weeds, gardening to attract wildlife and drip systems are included in this section. Gardeners throughout the region will be welcoming a thoroughly updated and freshlooking 8th edition of the bible of western gardening. Plants for western gardens drought resistant plants. This new edition of the western garden book includes a fresh new look, thousands of color photographs, colorful illustrations, and an easytofollow format the book includes climate zone maps and growingseason graphs for all regions of the west, including alaska and hawaii. Zone 6b is the reasonable compromise for most of the area.
In addition to the minimum temperature, the sunset climatic zones also take into account important factors such as the number of daylight hours, marine influences, elevation, and rainfall. For more information, consult sunsets national garden bookand western garden book. Go to the sunset website, the book sunset national garden book, or sunset western garden book. If you garden in west, you can be assured that these plants will be wellsuited for your landscape. Following the bestselling success of the previous editions of the western garden book, this edition includes a fresh new look, thousands of color photographs, fresh illustrations, and an easytofollow format. The western garden book continues to be an invaluable resource for gardeners of the west. Gardeners in the western united states are often familiar with the sunset zone system, as the sunset western garden book is one of the most venerable and widely used gardening references in the area, and many nurseries indicate plant hardiness by sunset zone. Aug 11, 2018 if you garden anywhere from montana, wyoming, colorado, new mexico west to alaska and hawaii and corresponding areas of canada, this is a reference youll return to again and again. The latest edition, the 8th, was published in february 2007. Sunset western garden zones by zip code statacsweet. Many nurseries and garden centers will use the sunset zones as a reference, and these numbers will be used in the sunset western garden book instead of the usda hardiness. According to the new sunset western garden book, the. Mar 31, 2009 fans of the sunset western garden book requested that we put their favorite garden book online.
In fact, the sunset zones and maps are what are listed for each plant in sunsets western garden book and western garden cdrom, which are considered the standard gardening references in the west. With a new, easytoread design, more plant photography, larger illustrations, and more than 8,000 plant listings500 of them newits the essential book for gardeners in the western states. According to the new sunset western garden book, the trees can also be. You can use sunsets climate maps to identify the climate characteristics of a site during the site inventory process. The upper midwest states hold most of zone 3, such as northern parts of montana, north dakota, minnesota, wisconsin, and maine. These zone descriptions will guide you in choosing the right plants for your garden. Gardening zones are used to help determine where plants can be successfully grown. Sunset western garden book mountain valley growers. Feb 26, 2012 the cooperative extension, including its volunteer educators known as master gardeners, prefers to use the map in the sunset western garden book. More than 8,000 plant listings, 500 new, keyed to climate zones.
Sunset zones for climatic differences in california. Ontheroad with the sunset western garden book pacific. Gardenality is a gardeningcentric site made by gardeners for gardeners with tools that enhance any gardening for the expert to the weekend gardener. If you live in the eastern states the usda hardiness map will work. A more useful index is the 24zone climate system published in the sunset western garden book in. One of their best known books is the sunset western garden book, a compendium of plants suited for the various climatic zones and microclimates of the western united states, and gardening guidelines for the region. Catalogs and garden books and magazines also use planting zones to aid gardeners. Heres a quick way to find your california climate zone. Besides having descriptions for zillions of plants over 8,000 keyed to climate zones, there are lists for everything. Special contributions from 40 eminent western garden experts. Sunset western garden book is updated every few years. Consult sunsets western garden book for more information. A plants performance is governed by the total climate.
Zones 15 and 16 are areas of central and northern california that are influenced by marine air approximately 85 percent of the time and by inland air 15 percent of the time. Gardeners in the western united states are sometimes confused when confronted with these 11 hardiness zones created by the usda. The cooperative extension, including its volunteer educators known as master gardeners, prefers to use the map in the sunset western garden book. Sunset zones for california california native landscape designs. In order to get the best results, the plants selected for your. In using the web site, go to the plant finder site, and click on find my sunset climate zone. If youve ever put in the effort to start your plants from seeds, or youve shelled out the money to plant a garden from seedlings someone else has started, you understand why planting zones matter planting a garden is an investment of both time and money. A more useful index is the 24zone climate system published in the sunset western garden book in collaboration with the university of california. This book breaks down the western united states into a number of morespecific climate zones than the usda climate map does. Northern california sunset western garden collection. Western garden book also offers very specific zonal descriptions for every region of the west and in a much more specific way then the usda zones. Department of agriculture, which divides most of north america. Plants from the mediterranean and near eastern regions thrive here. Sunset magazine has done research to more closely pinpoint the different growing climates of the region.
Aug 24, 2011 gardenality is a gardeningcentric site made by gardeners for gardeners with tools that enhance any gardening for the expert to the weekend gardener. Based only on average winter temperature lows, the usda map is most accurate in flat areas. You can also find this information in the sunset western garden book. When critters start taking their toll on your tulips and tomatoes, follow these earthfriendly ideas to protect your garden and let it thrive naturally pestfree april 25, 2018 may 22, 2018. Sunset climate zones are based more on local microclimates and quirks of our western landscape.
In the west, most gardeners use the zone maps featured in sunsets western garden book. Planting zones map find your usda gardening zone by zip code. Sunset zones for california sunset magazine has created a climatic zone for the western united states that is more useful than the usda plant hardiness zones. This new edition of the western garden book includes a fresh new look, thousands of color photographs, colorful illustrations, and an easytofollow format. The usda zones work well for the east, while the sunset zones work excellent for the west. Sep 18, 2015 sunset climate zones are based more on local microclimates and quirks of our western landscape. Sunset western garden book climate zones found in yavapai county taken from the new sunset western garden book 2012 these zones factorin winter minimum temperatures, summer highs, elevation, proximity to coast or mountains, rainfall, humidity and aridity, and growing season. The national garden book sunset publishing corporation, 1997. Kathleen brenzel about the author jamie malone has always been passionate about writing and decided to pursue the craft professionally in 2009.
Sunset climate zones for the san francisco bay area and inland, from the 2012 edition. I remember williamson worked with an artist to draw climatezone. However, the usda zones are still of importance to western gardeners, since the usda zones are used in the rest of the country. And sunset offers a climate zone map that can help you select appropriate plants. A guide to western climate zones for gardening sunset magazine. Western gardeners know this book as their gardening bible. Of 24 climate zones defined in the sunset western garden book and the 20. Gardening zones and climate zones landscaping network. The wests climate zones 28 plant selection guide 64 western plant encyclopedia 161 a practical guide to gardening 678 demystifying scientific plant names 754 pronunciation guide 756 glossary of gardening terms 758 index 763 acknowledgments 766. There is a 10degree difference between each planting zone and a 5degree difference between sub zones. Hilltops and valley floors of interior southern california. If you live in the western states your best bet is the sunset climate zones. Our gardentested western plants thrive in poor soils and harsh climates.
The numerous climate zones in napa county allow for a diversity of crops and landscape plants and trees. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 8. Its important to understand each piece because knowing your zone and planting at the proper time for your zone will not equate to success without these essential elements. If you plant something at the wrong time for your zone, youve wasted time, money, and. Plants at nurseries and garden centers are labeled with their hardiness zones. The sunset climate zones take into account idahos latitude, elevation, seasonal rainfall regimes, humidity, influence of ocean and continental air masses, and soil types. The new sunset western garden book is the ultimate flower and vegetable growing guide for this area. For more about the new sunset western garden book or to purchase it, go to. The last two sections of the western garden book are public and historic gardens and the new gardening glossary which is quite helpful to the novice gardener. We hope plant finder will become as indispensable as a good shovel and trowel. In addition, the american horticultural society has published a heatzone map. Zone 3 plants can withstand cold temperatures of 40 to 30 degrees f.
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