Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 2
Making the Best Use of Your
Space
It's possible that at this point you're thinking, I'd love to grow
my own vegetables for smoothies, but I don't have the space
for a garden. Don't worry-I'm going to show you how to use
small spaces to maximum benefit. Before we get into the
details, though, we need to think about some basic issues for
any garden: climate, light, and water. Understanding the
source of these three things and how they affect your smoothie
garden will make all the difference.
Consider Your Climate
The United States and Canada are divided into plant hardiness zones
that range from 1-the coldest areas such as Alaska-up to 11-the
warmest areas, such as southern California, southern Florida, and
Hawaii. These zones are based on temperature variations and first
and last frost dates, which give the gardener an idea of what plants
will grow best in each zone.
