Hi: I'm curious about what area of the country is considered to have
the longest growing season and the best land to grow - what we used to
call a "truck garden" - fruit trees, vegetables and flowers? I'm
thinking somewhere in the south?

Thanks,
Connie

"Boxwood Studios" wrote in message
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Hi: I'm curious about what area of the country is considered to have
the longest growing season and the best land to grow - what we used to
call a "truck garden" - fruit trees, vegetables and flowers? I'm
thinking somewhere in the south?

Thanks,
Connie


Connie, I would have to say the best place for a 'truck' garden would have
to be south eastern texas, just inland enough to avoid any potential
tropical storms. Expect a winter climate zone of 8-9.

Others may disagree

Anthony B.

Southeast Texas? Really? What cities?

On 6 Jan 2006 19:38:25 -0800, "Boxwood Studios"
wrote:

Hi: I'm curious about what area of the country is considered to have
the longest growing season and the best land to grow - what we used to
call a "truck garden" - fruit trees, vegetables and flowers? I'm
thinking somewhere in the south?

Thanks,
Connie


Hawaii?

I'm guessing some near-coastal areas of Southern California would be more
"usable" year-round than the deep south. Most spring cool weather crops
could still be grown there year round, and yet there's enough heat for
summer crops like beans and tomatoes. Flowers would be less susceptible to
driving rains and thunderstorms in summer, and to frost damage in winter.
"Charles" wrote in message
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On 6 Jan 2006 19:38:25 -0800, "Boxwood Studios"
wrote:

Hi: I'm curious about what area of the country is considered to have
the longest growing season and the best land to grow - what we used to
call a "truck garden" - fruit trees, vegetables and flowers? I'm
thinking somewhere in the south?

Thanks,
Connie


Hawaii?

Boxwood Studios wrote:
Hi: I'm curious about what area of the country is considered to have
the longest growing season and the best land to grow - what we used to
call a "truck garden" - fruit trees, vegetables and flowers? I'm
thinking somewhere in the south?

Thanks,
Connie


Salinas, CA. Only crops/trees that require a lot of heat or cold to
produce do not grow well here. I grow pretty much year-round, selecting
plants to match the season. I always have flowers of some sort growing.

The downside is that it is a very expensive place to live.

-matt

Hawaii is in the west. Far west in the Pacific ocean.

Maybe he wants to start a truck farm in Brownsville, Texas with illegal
aliens picking fruits & veggies?



"Charles" wrote in message
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On 6 Jan 2006 19:38:25 -0800, "Boxwood Studios"
wrote:

Hi: I'm curious about what area of the country is considered to have
the longest growing season and the best land to grow - what we used to
call a "truck garden" - fruit trees, vegetables and flowers? I'm
thinking somewhere in the south?

Thanks,
Connie


Hawaii?