The NEW Hardiness Zone Map (Explained)

There's a new Plant Hardiness Zone map from the USDA. About half of U.S. gardeners are now in a new zone. The 2023 map is more accurate than the previous version and more precise. Gardener Scott discusses the new Hardiness Zone map, how to use the interactive website, and shares his experience working on the team to validate it. (Video #490) Check out the map: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ Click this link to SUBSCRIBE to Gardener Scott: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWsI0LmiDyezbnN2JCL4P9w?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1 Get special perks and join the Gardener Scott Community. Click the "JOIN" button or link here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWsI0LmiDyezbnN2JCL4P9w/join To support the channel, you can click on these affiliate links: GreenStalk vertical garden system: http://lddy.no/kdvq Use code "GARDENERSCOTT" for a $10 discount. Gardening supplies from Epic Gardening: https://lets.growepic.co/1483 Use code "GARDENERSCOTT" for 5% discount Forever Garden Beds for metal raised beds. https://forevergardenbeds.com/?ref=GARDENERSCOTT Use code "GARDENERSCOTT" for 10% off Planter garden planning app. Click this link for 25% off the Planter Premium subscription (the code is embedded already): https://planter.garden/promo/GardenerScott Planta Greenhouses: plantagreenhouses.com/gardenerscott IV Organic Fertilizer and Plant Guard: https://ivorganics.com/store/ Use Promo code "GARDENER" for 10% off T-shirts, mugs, and more at the Gardener Scott Store: https://gardener-scotts-store.creator-spring.com If you use Amazon and want to buy anything at all, click through with this affiliate link: http://www.amazon.com/?tag=gardenerscott-20 For home soil testing: https://rxsoil.com/nutrients?source=gardenerscott Use code "GARDENERSCOTT" for 10% off Botanical Interests seeds: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=250954&u=2415314&m=28945&urllink=&afftrack= Survival Garden Seeds: https://survivalgardenseeds.com/?ref=GARDENERSCOTT Use code "GARDENERSCOTT" for a 10% discount Harvest Right Freeze Dryers: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1722.html 10% off Tempest Weather Station https://shop.weatherflow.com/?ref=gardenerscott Check out Gardener Scott's Recommended Gardening Books at: https://bookshop.org/shop/gardenerscott #EnjoyGardening #GardenerScott Links included in this description and referenced in videos might be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase a product or service with the links I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you for those affiliate links and your support allows me to provide free content every week on the Gardener Scott channel. Thank you for your support!