Garden Bed Math · Hardiness log
Hardiness log
Zip code: Zone (a or b): Year started:
| # | Step | Done | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zone from the 2023 map; unsure of a or b, use a | ||
| 2 | Photo of the tag, front and back | ||
| 3 | Tag zone range and sun label on the line | ||
| 4 | Gap: none, half (5°F) or full (10°F) | ||
| 5 | Half zone gap: sheltered spot, one or two plants | ||
| 6 | Full zone gap: one season, or a pot brought in | ||
| 7 | Pot left outside: P, needs 2 zones colder | ||
| 8 | Keep out of frost pockets and low corners | ||
| 9 | Winter notes: cold snaps, snow, dry fall | ||
| 10 | Spring: all back, roots only, no buds, lost | ||
| 11 | No green yet: check again in a few weeks | ||
| 12 | Keep each borderline line for several winters |
Notes:
Source: Wisconsin Extension, hardiness zone maps (Jull), checked October 11, 2026. Planning record, not a guarantee. Plant questions: ask your county extension office. · gardenbedmath.com/zones/plant-hardiness-log/