Snow gathers on netting and leaves of pea plants in a recent flurry. Peas can survive temperatures as cold as the mid-20’s Fahrenheit. Photo by Connie Oswald Stofko When we think of plant hardiness, we think of hardiness zones. If a plant can’t withstand the cold temperatures in Western New gardens, it’s not hardy in our area. But water– too much or too little– is another factor that determines whether plants will survive here. See more in the article “Plant…