On Jul 30, 2008, at 6:00:02 AM, Gary wrote: But if you take the average temperature rather than the average minimum temperature as the zone maps do, you'll have a much better look at what your heating (and cooling) costs would be. True, but the average minimum temperature, which is the only factor the hardiness zone considers, will give you a ball-park idea of what to expect. Iris
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