In my last post, (So you want to Garden - Part One) I gave you several questions to consider prior to starting your garden. Here and in the subsequent posts, I'll be discussing why those questions are important to consider long before the ground awakens from its winter slumber. What zone do you live in? This is critical to deciding which plants can grow in your garden. You can find a gardening zone map almost anywhere on the internet, but I’m providing the Farmer’s Almanac version here. As you look through gardening catalogues, make sure you pick the ones that can grow in your zone. However, keep in mind that plants in zone five in Ohio, which is a very wet state, may not grow well in Nevada’s zone five because it is an arid climate. That’s where you need to read up a little more on the plant themselves. If it says, “needs moist soil”, it is definitely not something I’ll pick to grow where I live. What kind of garden do you want? Flower? Vegetable? Herb? Knowi