Bullshit. We can grow prettier, longer lasting flowers in Zone 3,
because of our long daylight up here in the north. Those poor people
down in the small states can't even come *close* to the gardens we
grow up here. I worked as a landscape contractor and gardener in
Zone 7 for years. Boring. The Frozen North is *far* superior for
gardening, IMO.

If you want to see what we grow in my area, look at this website.
This is my neighborhood nursery.

http://www.alaskahardy.com/

Jan, Master Gardener, Vosnesenka, Alaska
USDA Zone 3

In article , "Derryl
Killan" wrote:

Hi Get the Calgary Horticultural Society's garden book. And be advised that
there are few long lasting flowering plants out there in Zone 3A.

Derryl - Master Gardener Calgary.

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Subject pretty much says it all...

We're located in Calgary, Alberta and are trying to plan our
landscaping. I believe that we are Zone 3.

We prefer tall perennials with bright flowers that have a long bloom
time, with a strong scent.

Can someone suggest a website or book that lists what kind of plants
we can grow successfully in Calgaries very dry, Zone 3 conditions? The
biggest problem is the inconsistancy of the weather... Wearing shorts
at Christmas, yet it did snow at least once every month last year.

Thanks!