The Wandering Maven
1169 S Alkire St
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5.0 ★ (16 Google reviews) · as of 2026-08-06
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Growing conditions
- USDA hardiness zone
- 6a
- Avg. minimum winter temp
- -10°F
- Median frost dates
- First ~Oct 7 · Last ~May 3
Frost dates: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, nearest station (LAKEWOOD, CO US, 7.1 km away) .
What's plantable right now
Based on this ZIP's median frost dates, last frost ~May 3, first frost ~Oct 7.
Direct-sow now
- Basil · 14–75 days to maturity
Planting-window sources: , Clemson Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center , Colorado State University Extension, Colorado Master Gardener Program , NC State Extension .
Planting windows and crop timing here are computed from USDA/NOAA climate data and the university extension sources cited below, not a site visit or soil test. Treat this as a starting point: local conditions vary, and a local nursery or extension office can advise on your exact site. See our full Disclaimer.
Nearby nurseries
- Garden Center at The Home Depot Golden, CO 2.9 mi away
- Sage Thymes Lakewood, CO 3.0 mi away
- O'Toole's Garden Center Lakewood, CO 3.3 mi away
- Colorado Cultures Lakewood, CO 3.6 mi away
- Lowe's Garden Center Lakewood, CO 3.7 mi away
- Veldkamp's Flowers & Gifts Lakewood, CO 3.9 mi away
Frequently asked questions
- What type of business is The Wandering Maven?
- The Wandering Maven is a nursery or garden center in Lakewood, CO; its business type has not been classified.
- What USDA growing zone is The Wandering Maven in?
- The Wandering Maven (ZIP 80228) is in USDA hardiness zone 6a, with an average minimum winter temperature of -10°F.
- What's plantable near The Wandering Maven right now?
- Based on ZIP 80228's frost dates, this is a good time to direct-sow 1 crop. See the full list above.
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