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Thank you, Margaret!

I have an aversion to using the telephone when it comes to government agencies!

Would this be the map you are referring to?
http://www.ars-grin.gov/ars/Beltsville/na/hardzone/ushzmap.html?

According to this map, Milwaukee would be a Zone 5A or 5B.
From my personal observations, I believe that Milwaukee's growing season is a good
2 weeks shorter than the Chicago area. (1 week on each end of the season). I had a
chart like that somewhere ... from my college days ...

Anyway, doesn't this zone tell me when to plant my veggies?

I do plan on putting in a perennial shade garden, and a wild flower garden also.
Nothing exotic! I think they will all grow here.

Thank you!
Christine in Milwaukee
searching for her zone


Margaret Lauterbach wrote:

> Welcome aboard. Call your county extension agent's office for your USDA
> zone.  It's only important for selection of shrubs, trees and perennials.
> Annuals and vegetables don't count.  The USDA zone is really based on the
> coldest winter temperature you can expect. Margaret L
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