Plant hardiness zones: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Article title updated for style. Nov 14, 2026
Media revised to correct display issues. Added an image of snowdrops. Jun 24, 2024
Added a slider showing the 2012 and 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Maps and a slideshow of the maps over time. Jun 20, 2024
New article added. Dec 27, 2023
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