When you buy a plant from a mail order catalog or read a description in a magazine, you often find words like “Zones 3-8” or “Zone 4.” What does this mean? The numbers refer to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Cold Hardiness Zone Map. Updated in 1990, the map is based on average [Continue]
Red, orange, yellow, deep purple and sky blue are the colors of autumn. They are also the colors people gravitate toward for decorating this time of year. These colors and many more can be found in ornamental corns, which lend themself well to fall decorating themes. One kind of decorative corn with which [Continue]