Thanks for the info and ideas. I searched for our state ag extension and
found it's at Penn State
http://www.sunnyboygardens.com/herb-...m#Pennsylvania .
I couldn't find the info at their site, so I emailed them. Hopefully I can
pursuade them to think of adding it to their site.

I just planted some carrots, broccoli, kale, onions and cabbage in
containers, but I waiting to plant my whole garden still (corn, potatoes,
tomatoes, and peas mostly). I'm digging down 2 feet and trying out "grow
biointensive" techniques this year. I hope my soaker hoses and water timer
will work as well as I think they might.

Jon
PA 6b

"SugarChile" wrote in message
rthlink.net...
It's ok to plant pansies and many perennial flowers. It's time for
vegetable plants that like it cool, such as lettuce and cole crops
(cabbage,
broccoli), as well as swiss chard and parsley. Peas and onions can go in
now, if you haven't already. It's just a bit early for tomato
transplants,
and peppers and eggplants should wait until nights are consistently in the
mid to high fifties.

These are just rough guidelines. A lot depends not just on your zone,
which
is a guide to the minimum winter temperatures, but on your location,
climate, and micro-climate (south side of a hill? Near a large body of
water?). Check with your state Agricultural Extension Service. They
should
have information on your local average last frost date, a very relevant
date, and plenty of other good stuff on what varieties do well in your
area,
etc. They are a resource paid for by your tax dollars. Some states have
a
better service than others; local offices can vary according to how much
of
an agricultural base there is in your county, but they are a good first
stop
for information.

Other resources can be your local garden club, herb society, plant
society,
etc. Your newspaper or tv station website may have listings of these
types
of organizations. An even better resource could be a gardening neighbor.
Most gardeners are flattered to be asked for advice!

Good luck and have fun,
Sue

Zone 6, Southcentral PA

"CaringIsTheFirstStep" wrote in message
...
Okay, i'm not new to gardening, but I am new to gardening having any
sort
of
plan (I used to just poke a hole, put in seed, water, and hope)

Does anyone know if it's time to plant most plants yet, for zone 6b?
.. and better yet, where I might go to understand planting dates in the
future?

Thanks
Jon


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