PinnedTom PackerAN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF AMERICA’S PLANT HARDINESS ZONES (With a Closing Look at North Carolina)The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location.Nov 9, 20201Nov 9, 20201
PinnedTom PackerA GARDENER’S LOOK AT THE CLIMATE IN NORTH CAROLINA BACKYARDS: HISTORY OF CLIMATE STUDIES AND…This is the annual update to last year’s article, A GARDENER’S LOOK AT THE CLIMATE IN NORTH CAROLINA BACKYARDS: WAKE COUNTY, PIEDMONT…Sep 26, 2022Sep 26, 2022
PinnedTom PackerA GARDENER’S LOOK AT THE CLIMATE IN NORTH CAROLINA BACKYARDS: WAKE COUNTY, PIEDMONT REGION — 2020Gardeners increasingly are being provided with information on climate change in North Carolina. However, a couple of additional…May 1, 2021May 1, 2021
Tom PackerNORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURE AND CLIMATE REGULATIONSSupport Farmers, Ranchers and North Carolina’s Food SupplyMar 30Mar 30
Tom PackerA GARDENER’S LOOK AT THE CLIMATE IN NORTH CAROLINA BACKYARDS: HISTORY OF CLIMATE STUDIES AND…This is the annual update to the article, A GARDENER’S LOOK AT THE CLIMATE IN NORTH CAROLINA BACKYARDS: WAKE COUNTY, PIEDMONT REGION —…Feb 19Feb 19
Tom PackerA GARDENER’S LOOK AT THE CLIMATE IN NORTH CAROLINA BACKYARDS: HISTORY OF CLIMATE STUDIES AND…This is the annual update to the article, A GARDENER’S LOOK AT THE CLIMATE IN NORTH CAROLINA BACKYARDS: WAKE COUNTY, PIEDMONT REGION —…Apr 15, 2023Apr 15, 2023
Tom PackerNORTH CAROLINA’S CLIMATE AND IT’S SIX PRIMARY WEATHER STATIONSThe National Weather Service has designated six weather stations as Primary Local Climatological Data sites (PLCD) in North Carolina.¹ They…Sep 26, 2022Sep 26, 2022
Tom PackerHerba Inutilis: The Evolution of Weed ExtirpationAn intriguing examination of the historical roots of modern-day control of the scourge of every gardener — weeds.Nov 28, 2021Nov 28, 2021
Tom PackerTHE 2020 CENSUS … OF YOUR GARDEN!A Do-it-Yourself Guide to Identifying, Cataloguing and Keeping Track of Your PlantsDec 30, 20202Dec 30, 20202
