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Re: [GWL]: AHS Heat Zone Map

Yes, the Heat Zone map is essential to us here in the Southeast. As Doreen 
says, pockets are quite different and the plants that can make it are, too. 
I use the map in part to illustrate how microclimates differ within zones, 
since that's a part of the heat effect.
About Dr. Cathey: a jewel of horticulture expertise with the ability to 
communicate sophisticated concepts to just about anybody who'll listen, 
regardless of their formal education/background or lack thereof. A role 
model for us all.
Nellie Neal
The GardenMama

>From: Doreen Howard <doreenh@ticon.net>
>Reply-To: Gardenwriters@topica.com
>To: Gardenwriters@topica.com
>Subject: [GWL]: AHS Heat Zone Map
>Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 10:57:37 -0500
>
>Graham Rice asked:
>
> >Does anyone use the Heat Zone map produced by the AHS and, I think,
> >Sunset? Has anyone found it useful?
>
>
>Yes, I used the heat zone map extensively when I lived south of Houston, TX
>on the Gulf of Mexico.  We were in a tropical pocket that was Zone 9 on the
>USDA Climate map, but it was an 11 on the heat map.  Garden centers there
>are much more conscious of what will flourish in the heat, what will flower
>or fruit, etc.  And many are now listing the AHS Heat Zones on plants at
>point of purchase--on benches.  It will be a long time until wholesale
>propagators list the heat zones on plant tags.  Zone 9 can cover so many
>situations--from my tropical pocket to cool, foggy Santa Monica, CA.  The
>heat zone map refines climate much more in my opinion.  We should all thank
>Dr. Marc Cathay, who was instrumental in the AHS heat zone map creation.
>Doreen Howard
>
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