zones?
By Mookins
Norfolk,
United Kingdom 
i keep reading about these zones and whats suitable for where. so Im guessing plants grow better in certain zones, so where do I find out which "zone" im in?
x x x
6 May, 2009
Answers
south is a bit warmer and dryer than up north to
6 May, 2009
now im going to sound like Jade bless her heart, Im in the east is that still regarded as south?
god i just know thousands of people will start laughing now....
x x x
6 May, 2009
o they wont lol but i will no only messing.north and south make the difference to the temp etc but east and west arnt relevent lol
6 May, 2009
You're in that part of England that is no mans land, lol.
Opposite the midlands ish, so like me, the normal planting times I reckon. You'll have to judge your weather for yourself, hun. <grin>
6 May, 2009
lol
6 May, 2009
phew not as much of a ribbing as I expected thats good,
our weather changes here like my underpants... reguarly before you ask
hehe
cheers guys
x x x
6 May, 2009
I guess that you are talking about 'hardiness zones' 7; 7a; 8;9; etc. Don't worry about them. This is an American system based on average minimum temperatures. Most of North America is a long way from the sea and has a continental climate that is very cold and dry in winter. In the UK none of us live very far from the sea so we have a maritime climat that is generaly mild and moist. The 'moist' bit of our climate makes the American system of little value to us. Use the 'zone' values as a guideline for temperature tolerance but don't get bogged down by them. If you like a plant give it a go - you can only kill it!
6 May, 2009
Aha, but I haven't said anything yet, (evil cackle!!!)
Ooooh, last comment, does your hubby know???
Yes, we're south, even tho' we're east, hehehe!
6 May, 2009
i dont think anyone in britain is ever more than about 780 miles from the sea
7 May, 2009
I used to live right near a cliff edge, that was chilly
too close to the sea for me
now i live near a river, wonder if my star sign is water?
x x x
7 May, 2009
I think that's 78 NP - or you''ve got a very long drive to the seaside! lol.
7 May, 2009
yes i ment about 70 miles lol
7 May, 2009
The SW is known for its mild and damp climate, while the east of the UK tends to be drier. We do get a lot of weather in the UK, don't we!
It's what we gardeners chat about the most...
7 May, 2009
We have plenty of weather today. The wind has been blowing at 25-30 mph and gusting to over 50 all day. The plants are taking a real battering and any necessary visits into the greenhouse have been as brief as possible.
7 May, 2009
We have had a murky, drizzly day, but I have just taken a photo of a rainbow!!!
7 May, 2009
its bean quite stunning here
7 May, 2009
Yeah, we've got weather here today too. And again, it's garbage.
The wind hasn't stopped for over a week and like Bulbaholic's, my plants are taking a battering. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr.
My poor hosta has a bit of wind scorch and the others are crying out to me to help them. I can hear them moaning in the night, I swear I can.
7 May, 2009
thats the ocal tom cat lol
7 May, 2009
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You needn't worry about it, Mookins.
The zones are really for the vast areas and therefore temp differences in the US and Canada. In the UK, all we need to know is that up north is sometimes a couple of weeks behind down south for planting out and stuff, :o)
6 May, 2009