Regional Spring Chores

Say “spring” to gardeners in Southern California and it means something completely different than to gardeners in Vermont. That’s why it pays to focus on what applies to your particular growing zone.

Here’s what these regional experts say are the most important gardening chores in spring:

Northeast

• New York: New York Times

• Vermont: University of Vermont Extension Service

South

• Georgia: University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Services

• Maryland: Frederick County Master Gardeners

• Mississippi: Mississippi Master Gardeners Association

Midwest

• Illinois: University of Illinois Extension

• Iowa: Iowa State University Extension

West

• Colorado: Boulder County Master Gardeners

• California: The San Luis Obispo Master Gardeners

• New Mexico: Albuquerque Master Gardeners

• Oregon: Oregon State University Extension

• Utah: Utah State University Extension