According to the USDA Mount Airy is in USDA Zone 7a. Here is some general info for USDA Zone 7a to help you get started.
Average Date of Last Frost (spring) | April 15 |
Average Date of First Frost (fall) | October 15 |
Lowest Expected Low | 0°F |
Highest Expected Low | 5°F |
This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 0°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 5°F.
You can view the USDA Zone map for North Carolina here:
Below is a list of planting guides for Mount Airy, NC. These guides are based on data from Zone 7a.
Vegetables
Herbs
Flowers