@Hammerojustice I moved from Southern MD (7a) to Western Maryland (5b/6a) so I understand completely. It was like learning to garden all over again. It has its pros and cons.
My first year of getting into more vegetable gardening I was so disappointed because nothing was getting pollinated. So last year (my first year winter sowing) was all about putting in things that were going to help with pollination. I love love love winter sowing. All my WS perennials jugs are under about 12" of snow right now. I can't wait to put in hardy annuals and then I am actually going to try some veggies this year.
One of the things that also helped was putting morning glory on the cattle panel trellis with the beans and squash.
I wish you lots of blooms in your new adventure.
Toni
