This zone reference also means this plant probably should not be planted in an area of the country that is warmer than Zone 8. That is because the plant may be unable to tolerate temperatures that are warmer that zone. Some plants require a certain amount of cold temperature or chilling hours as it goes through a resting period in the winter, such as some fruit trees. Check with us at the county Extension office for more information on plant hardiness and plants suitable for growing in Alabama. Now that cooler weather has settled in across the state, we need to talk about carbon monoxide poisoning.
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas.
Under the right conditions, it can kill a person or even groups of people in a matter of minutes. Carbon monoxide is produced from the burning of any fossil fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood or charcoal. Where fossil-fuel appliances are handled and maintained properly, the amounts of carbon monoxide produced don't reach dangerous levels. But, in cases of faulty appliances or where they're used improperly, dangerous levels of carbon monoxide can result. In fact, hundreds of people die accidentally every year from carbon monoxide poisoning, often in cases where appliances either are improperly maintained or misused.