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The USDA's plant hardiness zone map for the US.
This map can help gardeners determine which perennial plants will grow in their location. | Map by Oregon State University College of Engineering’s PRISM Climate Group via USDA
Recently, the US Department of Agriculture released an updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map — a resource that gardeners and growers across the country can use to determine which perennial plants can grow in their area. The interactive map was last updated in 2012, so this newest version has been 10+ years in the making.

The map can be utilized by novice gardeners and seasoned farmers alike. Before you dive in, here are some pro tips on how to read + navigate it.
  • A location’s zone is determined by its average annual extreme minimum winter temperature.
  • On the map, zones range from 1a to 13a, with zone 1a representing average winter minimum temps of -60º to -55º F and zone 13a representing 65º to 70º F.
  • The map is interactive, and you can find your exact location’s zone by typing in your zip code.
Some cities may feature multiple plant hardiness zones; we have listed the zone that corresponds with the city center.

Recommendations on when to plant are based on a city’s zone. However, this may vary based on the type of plant, geography, weather conditions, and soil temperature.

A field of purple coneflower blooms.

The happy purple coneflowers are often used to make herbal tea.

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Photo by Lee Page/Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Lexington plant hardiness zone

Plant Hardiness Zone: 7a (0º to 5º F)
When to plant: Mid-April
What native plants to grow:
  • Paw paw
  • Purple coneflower
  • Common yarrow
Eager to get gardening? Head to a local plant store to stock up on supplies:
 
Asked
 
Which local organization will split the cost to beautify your backyard?
A. Lexington Parks & Recreation
B. Bluegrass Green Source
C. Fayette County Conservation District
D. Seedleaf
 
 
Events
 
Friday, April 26
  • Spring Night Market | Friday, April 26 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Pivot Brewing, 1400 Delaware Ave., Lexington | Free | Browse handmade accessories, vintage clothes, and other quirky goods while sipping on ciders.
  • Supper Club Disco | Friday, April 26 | 10 p.m. | The Burl Arcade, 369 Thompson Rd., Lexington | Free | Move and groove to the fun + funky sounds of local DJs.
Saturday, April 27
  • Bedtime with the Babies | Saturday, April 27 | 6-7 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $10-$15 | Bring the kids out for a warm drink and a quiet bedtime story with the barnyard babies.
  • Same As It Ever Was: A Talking Heads Tribute | Saturday, April 27 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $20-$25 | This must be the place to groove to the sounds of this iconic 1970s avant-funk band.
Sunday, April 28
  • Pasta Making Class | Sunday, April 28 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, 5199 Combs Ferry Rd., Winchester | $57 | Get Italian vibes in the heart of Winchester by sipping wine while you make your own pasta from scratch.
  • Weekly Sound Bath with Amy Hudson | Sunday, April 28 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Sound Healing Center of Lexington, 333 E. Short St., Ste. 320, Lexington | $25 | Let your tension and stress melt away to sweet serene sounds of crystal singing bowls.
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The secret of the most successful leaders and parents? They ask for help and delegate tasks like:
  • Managing households like it is a hotel
  • Sending personalized birthday text messages to 2,000 people per year
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News Notes
 
Development
  • UK Healthcare broke ground on its new Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building this week. The 550,000-sqft facility + adjacent 2,400-space parking structure, located on South Limestone, are expected to be completed in 2027. (UKNOW)
Community
  • The city is hosting a free paper shred event tomorrow, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike. Lexingtonians can bring up to five boxes or paper bags of mail, documents, and other paper to be recycled into low-grade paper products like tissue paper.
Environment
  • Now through Friday, May 3, neighborhoods, schools, nonprofits + businesses can apply for a Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant. The three types of grants — infrastructure, education, and neighborhood — are available for projects that educate about and improve water quality.
Cause
  • Local nonprofit FoodChain is looking for a few volunteers to help clean out its future grocery space. Those interested can sign up to help tomorrow, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. During that time, volunteers will be clearing out space, sorting items, and disposing unnecessary ones in the dumpster.
Learn
  • If you’ve been interested in the world of fitness coaching and personal training, Sol Fitness has created something for you — Sol Academy. The hybrid, hands-on + self-guided learning center offers a variety of certification programs including wellness coaching, nutrition specialist, and the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Active
  • Tomorrow, April 27 is National Bikepacking Day. To celebrate the art of long distance cycling + packing, The Broke Spoke Community Bike Shop is hosting a Velo Swap, Sell, and Buy event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring, browse, shop, and sell various cycling necessities.
Try This
  • It’s time to meet your neigh-bors. Lexingtonians can get up close to some of racing’s best (think: Derby winners and current contenders) on a horse farm tour. Explore options + book a tour.*
Home
  • Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
Watch
  • For the first time ever, Hulu Live TV is offering a three day free trial. Get 33 of the top 35 cable channels, Hulu on demand, Disney+, and ESPN+.*
 
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And the winner is...
A poem by Frank X Walker titled "Ode to the East End" on the side of a building.
Metaphors be with you. | Photo by LEXtoday
This month, we ran a poetry contest to celebrate National Poetry Month. We challenged our readers to craft a poem using only the words that appeared in one of our newsletters (here are the original contest guidelines if you want to give it a try).

Winner: “Circadian Rhythm” by Katie M.

Narrow, the Sunrise invites fuel to the bone of neighbors dreaming.
Now flooding out the celestial night,
offering eyes to browse summer garden rewards — a rose!
Seeking to observe the pavilion of a perfect paradise,
wise strangers wind the looped course of the day.
They submit steps to the summit, but do not find higher ground.
All to power the Sunset with vocalizations from the storms.
Music and dance for broadway
A lifestyle of cosplay.

The winner received 57 votes out of the total 148 votes. “A Native Lexingtonian Star Comes Home” was a close second with 48 votes.
 
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A women’s pastel, oversized button-down — because you can’t go wrong in it for spring. Bonus: This one’s 100% cotton.
 
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The Wrap
 
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