Ever heard of a plant hardiness zone🤔🌱? A “plant hardiness zone” is a geographic area defined by a certain average annual minimum temperature–which is important to know for keeping our plants alive when growing your own food in the garden! Rising average temperatures has caused Wake County to shift planting zones from 7b to 8a. This presents us with the opportunity to grow summer veggies longer each year. You can find out your zone by utilizing USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map found here: plantha