Re: AHS Humidity

**M* D* <m*@gmail.com>**

You are spot on, Emily.
Ditto here in zone 7 Tulsa OK
Martha
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On Sat, Jul 23, 2011 at 12:02 PM, Emily Levitt <emilylevitt@yahoo.com>wrote:

> I use the USDA zones as a very basic reference. I always emphasize that
> there is nohumidity zone map, and that makes a huge difference in plant
> selection here in Georgia's zone 7a/b. High evening temperatures and
> humidity are instant death for plants that are appropriate selections,
> according to the USDA map.
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> Emily Levitt
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> Subject: Re: [GWL] AHS Heat Zones
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> Dear Cathy,
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> I use the Heat Zone may all the time and have posted the link to the AHS
> Heat Zone Map many times in my BTA HortiCulture B2B monthly Newsletter.
> I never see this information on plant tags and further more do not see
> reference to the heat zone information in the description of a plants
> characteristics from the breeders.
> There is an opportunity with the new Smart Phone QR Code Plant Labels to
> include much more information such as the ARS heat Zone information.
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> Berl Thomas
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cathy Wilkinson Barash
> Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 2:57 PM
> To: gardenwriters@lists.ibiblio.org
> Subject: [GWL] AHS Heat Zones
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> I'm wondering how many of you use the AHS Heat Zone information in your
> writings and presentations. Do gardeners want (or understand) the numbers
> if
> you provide them? Are you finding that plant tags carry the information?
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> You can reply to me off-list at bloominggourmet@mchsi.com
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> Thanks for your input. Stay cool in this heat wave!
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> Cheers,
> Cathy
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