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We realize how important the weather is
to the success of your garden. Knowing what climactic zone you are in
will determine what types of plants you are able to grow. Check out
our zonal map to locate which zone you are in. Is it going to freeze
tonight? Our home pagewill give you an updated temperature
forecast.
Click here to go directly to Environment Canada's
weather page and 5 day forecast for Quesnel.
Zone Map
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British Columbia has zones
ranging from one to nine, one being the harshest climates such
as Puntzi mountain while zone 9 climates can be found around
Vancouver island. As the map indicates most of the Quesnel,
Williams Lake and Prince George regions fall into the zone 3 and
4 range. There are exceptions to this, for example areas of
higher altitude with exposed locations such as Milburn Lake will
most likely be a zone 2 while protected areas along the river
basins may be a zone 5. Several micro climates may exist on one
property. South and west slopes are not ideal for fruit trees as
early budding is a common problem. Plants on these site may need
a late fall or early spring mulch to hold them back a little,
also low spots are often frost pockets that may reduce your
growing season by a month or more. Typically lower growing
plants will survive in climates harsher than their own climate
ratings provided they are provided with a fall mulch or adequate
snow cover.
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