https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/winters-nap daily 0.75 2020-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1576184679557-ITRQFI18077ZMKDGOAC2/crepe_myrtle.jpg Settling Down for a Not So Long Winter's Nap Crepe myrtles often show lovely fall color before the last leaves fall. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1576186195878-XUOXQ5GRMATDO6Y7IJV2/pinecone_ginger.jpg Settling Down for a Not So Long Winter's Nap Pinecone gingers retreat underground for the winter. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1576187105371-IF1VE6KOSA189FNJM199/fig_tree.jpg Settling Down for a Not So Long Winter's Nap Fig trees lose their rusty leaves in winter and put on new clean ones in spring. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1576187519192-18YOZ4O66RS5X8HWVGQC/winter_caladium.jpg Settling Down for a Not So Long Winter's Nap In northern Florida, plant caladiums in a wheelbarrow and roll them into a garage for winter. Photo by Monica Brandies https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/the-path-less-taken daily 0.75 2020-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1576005608149-F9OVKAFZSWZFY4QSQW22/garden_path.jpg The Path Less Taken Secondary pathways need only be a couple of feet wide. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1576005727138-0RMO30LWRU58VJBVUS2Q/garden_path_natural.jpg The Path Less Taken The best garden pathways follow a natural line of travel. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1576005895007-VW1J99MB41OYLL8OAJSB/garden_path_raked.jpg The Path Less Taken This simple raked path is one of my favorites. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1576006199152-R5Y6G2AO64O9W1MCGD9Y/garden_path_grass.jpg The Path Less Taken Here, things are reversed, with a swath of grass acting as a pathway. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1576006068801-6ATDSOPM4J44AC6N1KXH/garden_path_gravel.jpg The Path Less Taken Gravel paths drain well, but do require an edging of some sort. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1576006304201-H7A19O09TUNCE4TMGWDH/garden_path_pavers.jpg The Path Less Taken Allow no more than six inches between pavers to afford a comfortable stride. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1576006431580-CQC2K6QVMTJMY1JADKC3/garden_path_brick.jpg The Path Less Taken Brick pathways are lovely, but require more work to install. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/lemongrass daily 0.75 2020-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1576447534902-8ZWKGHLAHO1YQCSNVS1Q/lemongrass.jpg Lemongrass Lemongrass is generally easy to grow in many parts of Florida. Photo by David J. Stang [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/about daily 0.75 2021-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1577132456652-OCIN5KGKFCNU41YV93ND/bromeliad.JPG About Neoregelia (Bromeliad family). Photo by Jenny Zoe Casey https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/edibles daily 0.75 2021-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1577976333613-X9M4U1BSA46FI3TIN0FT/mango.jpg Edibles ‘Carrie’ mango. Photo by Jenny Zoe Casey https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/south-florida daily 0.75 2021-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1578003616510-1AXSK61SASNZFBMZIHPQ/cereus.jpg South Florida https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/index daily 0.75 2021-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1578003690000-VJ2002VOHEZHXU9NF05L/plumeria.jpg Index Pink plumeria in bloom. Photo by Jenny Zoe Casey https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/central-florida daily 0.75 2021-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1578003505662-75BWBYDZ5Z32YHG59L1X/brugmansia.jpg Central Florida Brugmansia (Angel’s Trumpet), at dusk. Photo by Jenny Zoe Casey https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/garden-design daily 0.75 2021-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1578256678811-V25R01SI95I6HHVCMMY5/bougainvillea.JPG Garden Design Rangy and wild — but planned. Photo by Jenny Zoe Casey https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/winters-harvest daily 0.75 2020-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1578588442529-TIHEW00Y4E6EWQIUP2WS/Florida_peas.jpg Winter's Harvest: Peas and Carrots Peas love our cold weather. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1578588634190-O7P81BFK9SFI1HJFKESN/traditional_side_dish.jpg Winter's Harvest: Peas and Carrots Peas and carrots make a traditional side dish. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1578588816717-BZLLOKBLEZ1BOMRBSRGW/Florida_carrots.jpg Winter's Harvest: Peas and Carrots These containter-grown carrots are obviously thriving, and are already "snackable." Photo by Barb Henny https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/kohlrabi daily 0.75 2020-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1577039407274-213LH0VPZ3684TE5Z8ND/Kohlrabi_recipe.jpg Kohlrabi Recipes for Kohlrabi date back to the 1600s. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1577039755444-1LUS8VQ7YOQL028DZ3R9/Kohlrabi_stem.jpg Kohlrabi The edible portion of Kohlrabi is the enlarged stem. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1577039929266-DR7KXD9T3EF4F8CTDQRK/kohlrabi_row.jpg Kohlrabi All Florida growing zones can plant a crop of Kohlrabi in November. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1577040063863-UF48RBOOPPUIMUPNNM0W/Kohlrabi_prepared.jpg Kohlrabi Fresh, peeled, and sliced Kohlrabi ready for a recipe. Photo by Barb Henny https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/north-florida daily 0.75 2021-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586729247110-YCEIRTX025ZS4AGL0LWB/flowering_tobacco.jpg North Florida Tobacco flower (Nicotiana tabacum). Photo by Jenny Zoe Casey https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/nasturtium-by-the-numbers daily 0.75 2021-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1613332466536-GP2RZCPYTSYHSQSTW12Z/Nasturtium_perfume.jpg Nasturtium by the Numbers Nasturtium flowers are an ingredient of ‘Paris’ perfume. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1613332555316-VHE2VQ8VG9638QBAMB2G/Nasturtium_leaves.jpg Nasturtium by the Numbers Nasturtium leaves are a culinary specialty. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1613332610135-6ANZY3AM1O3L3M2QUJBQ/Nasturtium_spurs.jpg Nasturtium by the Numbers Nasturtium flower spurs, buds and peltate leaf shape. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1613332655159-86TAO955KUHORQ9F2CXW/Nasturtium_flowers.jpg Nasturtium by the Numbers Nasturtium flowers are edible, fragrant, and ornamental. Photo by Barb Henny https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/ornamentals daily 0.75 2021-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586729720391-WHZNZLJPWINJXC3730RY/bleeding_heart_clerodendrum.JPG Ornamentals ‘Bleeding Heart’ clerodendrum. Photo by Jenny Zoe Casey https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/shade-gardening daily 0.75 2020-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1579477160395-ALLMH9EWX3LMNPGQZYAH/aftican_bulb.jpg Shade Gardening https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/camelia-the-rose-of-winter daily 0.75 2021-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1579474037194-D7QZH062HJGX73JZK5AG/camellia_queen.jpg Camelia: The Rose of Winter With their lovely blooms, camellias are sometimes called “queen of the winter garden.” Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1579474390863-8OG4UZ16F5JIEUM6AJE4/camellia_triple_bloom.jpg Camelia: The Rose of Winter C. Japonica flowers often grow as doubles, triples or even tight clusters. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1579474635226-UAT8SKZKDFMNZPH3L9O9/camellia_beauty.jpg Camelia: The Rose of Winter Now is a good time to plant these beauties. Choose a partially-shaded site with good air circulation. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1579474726752-M3F7MSECJ2WOS2KVJOZU/camellia_bright.jpg Camelia: The Rose of Winter This will brighten a drab winter landscape! Photo by Mary Adams https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/the-flowering-tree-man daily 0.75 2020-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1580413688384-RQ12DWTJYBLLZ8IPS1A8/Tabebuia.jpg The Flowering Tree Man In the spring, Tabebuia or yellow trumpet trees brighten landscapes for miles and miles near where Menninger first grew them. Photo by Karinluise Calasant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1580414088446-OE8UD7YGQ4894USK47S3/Menninger_Park.jpg The Flowering Tree Man This small park in Stuart (1299 SE Ocean Blvd) was named in honor of the horticulturalist who really "colored our world." Photo by Karinluise Calasant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1580411910453-DWKJPIKC1J2QD0UC9Y0M/Menninger_Park.jpg The Flowering Tree Man Menninger Park in Stuart boasts a lovely gazebo and – what else – a flowering tree. Photo by Karinluise Calasant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1580412067358-NTKGM7165T1F8HY3BCPJ/Cassia.jpg The Flowering Tree Man Pink cassia trees remind northerners of apple blossoms when they bloom. Photo by Karinluise Calasant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1580414131360-JGUC8CM3PT0BDPF35D7G/Park_in_Stuart.jpg The Flowering Tree Man This sign in Menninger Park used to be in front of Dr. Menninger's home. Photo by Karinluise Calasant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1580414222591-XLFNIGU11G6PP6BAAHLF/Menninger_Books.jpg The Flowering Tree Man Menninger was one of the worlds' greatest authorities on tropical plants. Photo by Karinluise Calasant https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/take-the-cant-out-of-cantaloupe daily 0.75 2020-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1581184994172-S4F1IDPJAOXF5AMJ07IZ/florida_cantaloupe.jpg Take the "Can't" Out of Cantaloupe Florida is a great place to grow cantaloupe. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1581185307208-P84HHR69XJOHSCQ8BU4B/cantaloupe_trellis.jpg Take the "Can't" Out of Cantaloupe Cantaloupes can be grown on a trellis to save space. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1581185507007-UGJY912L5CO423YTOG1C/chilled_cantaloupe.jpg Take the "Can't" Out of Cantaloupe There’s nothing like chilled, sliced melon on a hot summer day. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1581185641911-RIOLFKN5SN4YSZCLZWJI/cleaning_cantaloupe.jpg Take the "Can't" Out of Cantaloupe A tiny bit of stem indicates that this melon was harvested before full ‘slip’ maturity — to beat the raccoons to it. Photo by Barb Henny https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/japanese-sedge daily 0.75 2020-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1581791019357-R5WU2E2BPFLRR7R21ZR8/sedge_impact.jpg Japanese Sedge From just one plant came enough to make the desired impact in the landscape. Photo by Marie Harrison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1581791099435-ZK6D97MSS9Z7UE5S5NQX/variegated_sedge.jpg Japanese Sedge Variegated plants may revert back to a more vigorous solid green form. Photo by Marie Harrison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1581791209631-OM3752R5DEQWGQE4IA1Y/sedge_divisions.jpg Japanese Sedge If you get more divisions than you can use, pot them up and offer them to friends. Photo by Marie Harrison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1581791274652-D03SP5RSXEZYJX8YN0JB/sizeable_sedge.jpg Japanese Sedge A sizable clump of Japanese sedge can be divided for new plants. Photo by Marie Harrison https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/made-in-the-shade daily 0.75 2020-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1582307285407-2FS08P8RA4ZL7DGJYHMX/judycook_begonia.jpg Made in the Shade ‘Judy Cook’ is a stunning rex variety with silvery leaves and pink flowers. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1582307486586-M8HM5LPPK4P7G7XFODX3/image-asset.jpeg Made in the Shade Lovely 'Kent Brandon' has two-toned pink flowers and silver-speckled foliage. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1582307589660-7F77V73SERTE1PO6KP73/birdbath_benches_begonia.jpg Made in the Shade Birdbaths, benches and begonias make this a lovely place to relax. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/the-good-the-better-and-the-spectacular daily 0.75 2020-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1583187109587-6O1WZQZX8WK5V7VRLA7C/stars.jpg The Good, the Better and the Spectacular It’s easy to see why they’ve been called “stars that fell from the sky.” Photo by Paula Biles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1583188013459-Z7FN0SRY9601M422YUP3/dwarf.jpg The Good, the Better and the Spectacular Dwarf waterlilies are perfect for container water gardens. Photo by Paula Biles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1583188550044-DQT1V3RSJKKRERZ0M0YT/tubers.jpg The Good, the Better and the Spectacular Hardy tuber (left); tropical tuber (right). Photo by Paula Biles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1583187964255-TBDW65Y5WZ3DXF7JHUSC/pot_waterlilies.jpg The Good, the Better and the Spectacular https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1583187829833-46JJ3RR308IMUY55WHYX/tropicals.jpg The Good, the Better and the Spectacular Tropicals bloom a lot, often with intense colors including violet and blue. Photo by Paula Biles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1583187588157-GKSHZV404V7R03B5MWKU/hardies.jpg The Good, the Better and the Spectacular Yellow and salmon hardies thrive in Florida, blooming slightly above the water. Photo by Paula Biles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1583104274968-HGWBP4P5WSPTJYD22STV/cheatsheet.jpg The Good, the Better and the Spectacular https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/stephanotis-floribunda daily 0.75 2020-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1583612838994-1L5WK4HW9FQ2QTQUBJJN/stephanotis.jpg Stephanotis floribunda Stephanotis flowers are exotic and fragrant. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1583612893013-QVI6FQFFKWL1WCMHLUB0/variegated_stephanotis.jpg Stephanotis floribunda Variegated Stephanotis. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1583612980826-8LB7ZM4SB96HWP1WAY8F/propagate_stephanotis.jpg Stephanotis floribunda Propagate Stephanotis by seeds or cuttings. Photo by Barb Henny https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/the-asteraceae daily 0.75 2020-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1584807499551-FMH5UU4I52HUFBVTTUV5/osteospermum.jpg The Asteraceae The disk flowers of the ‘Jaffa Ice’ cape daisy open in sequence from the outside in. Photo by Frederick B. Essig https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1584807983905-UEN2LY8MOQM4N1228LBS/thistle.jpg The Asteraceae Thistles protect themselves with sharp spines. Photo by Frederick B. Essig https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1584808045039-RCWCMORMNEONZBXE03EZ/kleinia.jpg The Asteraceae Kleinia stapeliiformis is a cactus-like member of the Senecio tribe. Photo by Frederick B. Essig https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1584807739883-VXA99XF3IQ8QZ2XZ539X/coneflowers.jpg The Asteraceae Purple coneflowers are a garden favorite. Photo by Frederick B. Essig https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1584807892024-NBD9ZQ8DIY0IYBNEFSOL/sunflowers.jpg The Asteraceae What says “flower” better than a sunflower? Technically, however, they are composites of smaller flowers. Photo by Frederick B. Essig https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1584808337439-BSVVHK0QSYGPR8U1ZNIJ/liatris.jpg The Asteraceae Spires of blue liatris brighten the fall landscape. Photo by Frederick B. Essig https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/all-aflutter daily 0.75 2020-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1585325213534-THZW3QOVED9J1MDDIYN1/monarch_milkweed.jpg All A-Flutter A Monarch butterfly drinks nectar from Mexican milkweed. Photo by Karnluise Calasant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1585325336235-VB1T7S3FPISGRM01ALBE/zebra_longwing.jpg All A-Flutter Passionflower is the larval food for our state butterfly, the Zebra Longwing. Photo by Karnluise Calasant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1585325580108-1R1YC2OP0AHQ7NJ0PNA5/caterpillar.jpg All A-Flutter Monarch caterpillars will denude a milkweed plant in less than a day. Photo by Karnluise Calasant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1585325432450-V5C5RUCECGQQ51X7IL4H/black_swallowtail.jpg All A-Flutter Eastern Black Swallowtails prefer herbs to eat, but will rest on a bromeliad. Photo by Karnluise Calasant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1585325511737-JPU6ETM67I9YGGV8TZFH/earring.jpg All A-Flutter This whimsical watering can sports an earring that is actually the chrysalis of a Monarch. Photo by Karnluise Calasant https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/annuals daily 0.75 2021-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586729569244-8RX95XFJ9JQHLJRSNZKF/petunia.jpg Annuals ‘Evening Scentsation’ petunia. Photo by Jenny Zoe Casey https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/torenia daily 0.75 2020-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586019254307-PJWYYLYUIGQS4G56HFAL/windowbox.jpg Torenia Cascading torenias are great for containers, like those in this pallet planter. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586018931013-29QSZNLKQQ3I6ATFBI61/torenia_blue.jpg Torenia Torenias make good substitutes for pansies during the summer months. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586208324824-QQX576S1VRU83UX914TU/cascading_torenia.jpg Torenia Newer cascading varieties have larger flowers. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586019580497-8WZZU98GRYRSS3889CV9/torenia_pink.jpg Torenia Torenias are good companions for other shade-lovers, like coleus. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586018844263-FRR6VRGAP8EIDEZHQJUA/torenia_yellow.jpg Torenia Yes, clown flowers even come in white and yellow these days! Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586208898479-QUUZ5A38U8O4IYCWZW41/torenia_arrangement.jpg Torenia Torenias make good cutting flowers for small arrangements. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586208579822-1Z929XC6QI5H8IPR3Z5H/torenia_seedheads.jpg Torenia Even the chartreuse seedheads of torenias are attractive. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/fantastic-salvias daily 0.75 2020-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586463785353-BI62FCEZOAI1LI6CTS2F/mealy_cup.jpg Fantastic Salvias Mealy cup sage is a trouble-free, dependable bloomer that grows to approximately 3 feet tall by 2 feet wide. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586463966746-VGVR50NA6CEOMU1F5Q2S/scarlet_sage.jpg Fantastic Salvias New cultivars of scarlet sage turn up often. This is ‘Van Houttei”. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586463860578-4REOLVVS2Y41SXA1M3WP/tropical_sage.jpg Fantastic Salvias Native tropical sage is a bit of a wild child in the garden, spreading seed far and wide. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586464045864-J05UE8ENJVA0DBEF3CAK/brazilian_purple.jpg Fantastic Salvias ‘Brazilian Purple’ is another reliable salvia for Florida gardens. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586464796979-V78ZIG0U38EJEQ6DO3HW/forsythia_sage.jpg Fantastic Salvias Forsythia sage will bloom from late August to frost. Photo by Mary Adams https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/edible-flowers daily 0.75 2020-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586549613391-4J2QAFA63KJ5LA5MDID3/nasturtiums.jpg Edible Flowers Nasturtiums make attractive, peppery additions to salads. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586549710488-UVQ3ZFB2NEDGAZ91KIBS/violas.jpg Edible Flowers Pansies and violas add flavor and color. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586549783072-7SWFEUN6HRADHZW831QS/calendula.jpg Edible Flowers Calendula blooms are known as “poor man’s saffron.” Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586550017431-SKLTM91H0RRMLH2LG0WV/basil.jpg Edible Flowers Basil blooms are a tasty addition to tossed salads. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1586550104919-H0KPYSLZUMKH18MKBCR1/countless_flowers.jpg Edible Flowers Countless flowers from the garden can be used for culinary purposes. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/a-tropical-garden-in-zone-9 daily 0.75 2020-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1587747403238-75PATU6UE7M6SX93D9K1/layers_create_warmer_microclimates.jpg A Tropical Garden in Zone 9 This garden’s many layers create warmer microclimates. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1587747485221-526DBXD7N3P0CKECVF48/matchstick_bromeliads.jpg A Tropical Garden in Zone 9 Matchstick bromeliads (Aechmea gamosepala) make a hardy ground cover. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1587747611601-V9A9R4I1R0MPV0VV8PP2/path.jpg A Tropical Garden in Zone 9 Paved with sparkly black rocks, this garden room is like a tropical creek bed. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1587747705433-018J6PF5W088EOZ1G2NF/garden_sitting_room.jpg A Tropical Garden in Zone 9 This is just one of many inviting sitting areas in this garden. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1587747893107-W97O3JUQUSNDSBQ43Q6G/driftwood_frames_patio.jpg A Tropical Garden in Zone 9 A sculpture-like piece of driftwood frames a view of the patio. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1587747795569-4LK0M0H0N1FOKIL2YC29/succulent_collection.jpg A Tropical Garden in Zone 9 Judy has an amazing collection of succulents. Photo by Ana Eire https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/orchid-bees daily 0.75 2020-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1588785989430-AJEL1RUWLMP69UMICJGK/orchid_bee.jpg Orchid Bees Orchid bee (Euglossa viridissima). Photo by Karinluise Calasant https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/the-garden-of-well-being daily 0.75 2020-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1589475291367-PV7NRLO2A9TI4ONSG7TW/fountain_centerpiece.jpg The Garden of Well Being The centerpiece of the garden is a fountain surrounded by prostrate rosemary. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1589475445495-UI40CV8R30G82JR63ORS/four_quadrants.jpg The Garden of Well Being The garden is divided into four main quadrants, each with its own description. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1589475565602-K454IG8311TTMC0L7808/roselle.jpg The Garden of Well Being Roselle, or Florida cranberry, makes a good cranberry substitute. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1589475648846-8D5GV6W3MJW9PKGITIN9/monarda_punctata.jpg The Garden of Well Being Native spotted horsemint (Monarda punctata) was used by Native Americans to treat a number of ailments. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/wildlife daily 0.75 2020-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1578003690000-VJ2002VOHEZHXU9NF05L/plumeria.jpg Wildlife https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/people-and-places daily 0.75 2021-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1589745761094-SVIFB5F1KWXQPB3BVLG1/bougainvillea.JPG People and Places Bougainvillea growing up hickory. Photo by Jenny Zoe Casey https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/sweet-onions daily 0.75 2020-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1590263311094-F9MR54CG26YEZT3Q7I6T/start_onion_seeds.jpg Sweet Onions Start seeds throughout the fall in central Florida. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1590263444777-USPPZHD63FKV460BHAQZ/sweet_onion_sandwich.jpg Sweet Onions Sweet onions are especially delicious on sandwiches. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1590263572854-7T7B9OQLJSIJHICOPIK3/gently_dig.jpg Sweet Onions Gently dig them when the tops fall. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1590263670890-URMNHURPV1YE5869CBDQ/tiny_onion_flowers.jpg Sweet Onions How did plant breeders work with such tiny flowers? Photo by Barb Henny https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/king-of-the-basils daily 0.75 2020-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1590852131978-P1817ZHSNI1BZWE3LS78/african_basil_in_situ.jpg King of the Basils 'African Blue' makes a great addition to the butterfly garden. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1590852228830-427C84R4GLGAQB5DU5MD/african_basil_with_bee.jpg King of the Basils Bees love the flowers of 'African Blue' basil. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1590852302844-GH6KXQPTENN6XJ5AG4QE/african_basil_flowers.jpg King of the Basils The petite blooms can be eaten, and look great in arrangements. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/grow-gingers daily 0.75 2020-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1591732888963-NQNNNLUIK49ICAVPLKHW/jewel_pagoda_ginger.jpg Grow Gingers Zingiber neglectum “Jewel Pagoda” ginger. Photo by Karinluise Calasant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1591732947651-6VR10KPQ94F3186QJZIY/beehive_ginger.jpg Grow Gingers Zingiber spectabile “Beehive” ginger. Photo by Karinluise Calasant https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/controlling-your-passion daily 0.75 2021-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1592162530991-FC2GXQRXGVEPA6A7AZHI/lavender_lady.jpg Controlling Your Passion ‘Lavender Lady’ is lovely, but needs plenty of room to ramble. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1592162645995-X6JIJSFDI3J8UKZ1QI7X/anastasia_passionflower.jpg Controlling Your Passion ‘Anastasia’ has rose-pink petals and white-tipped filaments. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1592162700302-1XO0SME8T7SNPM3TOMWG/crimson_passionflower.jpg Controlling Your Passion Crimson passion flower (P. vitifolia) might be harmful to native butterflies. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1592162583217-WIULRPVO0G9XYXRZ8KYQ/corkystem_passionflower.jpg Controlling Your Passion Corkystem flowers are tiny, but butterflies love the leaves. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1592162764667-H8VVN5GZLRNPAPX9DT88/pineland_passionflower.jpg Controlling Your Passion Pineland passion flower is one of our showiest native species. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/dont-take-it-cereus daily 0.75 2020-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1592767348435-RDDHY44US2TLHFIRKS5Z/ew_cereus.jpg Don't Take It Cereus “….a naked, luminous, complicated flower.” Photo by Gretchen F. Coyle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1592767035654-O6V75EZGLD3D1RKMRLNZ/spiny_vines.jpg Don't Take It Cereus These spiny vines can get out of control if you let them. Photo by Gretchen F. Coyle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1592767232064-KDI7UXK6ZSAJ09CD1CWD/party.jpg Don't Take It Cereus This is a great excuse for a party. Photo by Gretchen F. Coyle https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/good-news-for-hoya-fans daily 0.75 2020-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1593272292957-3FE06FXAEROQOJQ86DZP/Hoya_nummularioides.jpg Good News for Hoya Fans Hoya nummularioides, when grown outside in Florida. often blooms from spring through fall. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1593272238820-DDICQ4ASPBLFWTBE7VIT/Hoya_kerrii.jpg Good News for Hoya Fans Hoya kerrii is called valentine hoya because of its heart-shaped leaves. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1593272185839-MOXNGFAHVWQD3BOXSXHX/Hoya_lacunosa.jpg Good News for Hoya Fans Hoya lacunosa is cinnamon-scented. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1593272132734-4LRXP5QWO42RBIP1Z00I/shop_selection.jpg Good News for Hoya Fans The USF Botanical Gardens Plant Shop carries a fabulous selection of hoyas. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1593272050067-9B4OLQTHKNHOX2CZN8LD/Hoya_carnosa.jpg Good News for Hoya Fans Hoya carnosa ‘Crispa’. Photo by Monica Brandies https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/try-a-heliconia-or-two daily 0.75 2020-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1593977681299-AP43EI66YEF0P6J4HXC4/Heliconia-wagneriana.jpg Try a Heliconia -- or Two! Heliconia wagneriana will bloom in late winter in warm conditions. Also called "The Easter Heliconia." Photo by Karinluise Calasant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1593976846703-YTH5H26EVCPQE9RBY089/Heliconia-stricta-cv.-Sharonii.jpg Try a Heliconia -- or Two! Heliconia stricta cv. Sharonii. Blooms once a year under ideal conditions and needs plenty of water and shade. Photo by Karinluise Calasant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1593977912819-JR70I0F1MARTZEC010M0/Heliconia-chartacea-cv.-Sexy-Pink.jpg Try a Heliconia -- or Two! Heliconia chartacea cv. Sexy Pink is a pendent variety. Photo taken in the author’s "rain forest.“ Photo by Karinluise Calasant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1593977620643-0RAJ2G0H33ZEIJ5B9K6X/Heliconia-rostrata.jpg Try a Heliconia -- or Two! Heliconia rostrata, a Florida garden favorite. Photo by Karinluise Calasant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1593976571756-NMJHSGVUQT4NAJWI40X0/Heliconia-caribaea-cv.-Jacquinii.jpg Try a Heliconia -- or Two! Heliconia caribaea cv. Jacquinii, blooming en masse. Photo by Karinluise Calasnt https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/the-real-butterfly-bush daily 0.75 2020-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1594931214977-VOJO146EJNGYQ0KB37U1/tropical_asters_8x12.jpg The Real Butterfly Bush Tropical asters can get 8 feet tall and 12 feet wide. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1594931291387-LJW8GPFQLUO582ZO5P56/tropical_asters_butterfly.jpg The Real Butterfly Bush Our state butterfly, the Zebra Longwing, isn’t the only one that loves these blooms. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/butterflies daily 0.75 2021-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1578003690000-VJ2002VOHEZHXU9NF05L/plumeria.jpg Butterflies https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/plan-for-gladiolus daily 0.75 2020-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1595790869926-HSX0EAMG34CYS0WXHFIK/glad_cut_flower.jpg Plan for Gladiolus “Glads” make beautiful cut flower arrangements — even in just one color. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1595790893126-CWXHTR34BWROJB32DOV2/glad_stalks.jpg Plan for Gladiolus Flower stalks curve easily if not tied. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1595790922465-17SOZA0UFAXMO3LVGRKJ/glad_supplies.jpg Plan for Gladiolus Plant gladiolus corms to the proper depth. Photo by Barb Henny https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/the-garden-of-tranquility daily 0.75 2020-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1596730540907-0I3KMNWJGAI70WHY57XJ/garden_of_tranquility.jpg The Garden of Tranquility Near the entrance, a witch’s broom is grafted onto sand pine rootstock. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1596732658557-4MJM9FYDHSB7T0QUFZC9/benches.jpg The Garden of Tranquility Crippen calls this “a spiritual place for the mind and soul, austere in its simplicity.” Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1596731585665-BHTFMLOGDOZTOEDFOA27/buddha.jpg The Garden of Tranquility The centerpiece of the garden is a hand-carved relief wall of Indonesian design. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1596732113515-Z1MSNWB9P6OWAWK5VBRK/corner.jpg The Garden of Tranquility Things are kept deliberately simple, to inspire a feeling of peace and tranquility. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1596730993297-68HYYFV7R90I5FSUJ59E/joel_crippen.jpg The Garden of Tranquility Crippen poses beside his prized southern red cedar. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/summer-blooming-herbs daily 0.75 2020-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1597678270635-029Z5B0ELX6NYDPSLE4Q/coneflower.jpg Summer Blooming Herbs Coneflowers have long been used by Native Americans as an herbal remedy. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1597678359585-H3394I2MT1Z68FZ1W5J2/lantana.jpg Summer Blooming Herbs This mix of dwarf lantana and cosmos makes a colorful combination, and both attract butterflies. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1597678441008-B1LCPAGRV324YSQ54LK3/elderberries.jpg Summer Blooming Herbs Elderberries grow wild throughout Florida. The flat white flower clusters are hard to miss. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1597678524525-A8PWH7LUBNQEIGNW3JOH/cranberry_hibiscus.jpg Summer Blooming Herbs Cranberry hibiscus looks good in the garden and tastes good in a salad. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1597678211372-UHZSEV74GJOCNPW3QN77/aloe.jpg Summer Blooming Herbs Aloe is easy to grow and has multiple uses. With enough sun, it will bloom in flushes during the warm months. Photo by Monica Brandies https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/oldfashioned-french-marigold daily 0.75 2020-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1598460699505-CAK5DB5ZS7IBIZ924V6W/marigold-every.jpg Old-Fashioned French Marigold Every veggie garden should have a patch of French marigolds. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1598460772323-P7MGJ774GFUBJCWP0REO/marigold-unique.jpg Old-Fashioned French Marigold Unique color patterns can be found on even the usual carnation-type blooms. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1598460973509-BT4OHVRK76FP80SD6TZ6/marigold-bee.jpg Old-Fashioned French Marigold Bees love old-fashioned marigolds. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1598460875255-7Y8FE6O5R3NXM4GPR13K/marigold-dazzling.jpg Old-Fashioned French Marigold This dazzling example of a French marigold is anything but “common.” Photo by Ana Eire https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/pretty-in-pink daily 0.75 2020-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1599421208023-MFPFTR0YLOJH7B3CVXBM/pinkandsilver.jpg Pretty in Pink Pink flowers pair well with silver foliage. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1599420187795-QPGUOBSHAXLLQB65XKI4/english_graden.jpg Pretty in Pink Pink is a must for an English garden. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1599419633491-YLS39FG2U8GZJ0Y5VDJ6/dombeya.jpg Pretty in Pink ‘Miccosukee’ is a new light pink variety of Dombeya. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1599420489594-Q4JQML5O1QBU65D6ARGO/crepemyrtle.jpg Pretty in Pink The blooms of this crepe myrtle contrast beautifully with Spanish moss. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1599420606035-U6TX7A574IAED3S6L2MW/rainlilies.jpg Pretty in Pink Rain lilies burst into bloom after thunderstorms. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1599419929771-43YMKT0ICNO2G3Q3UHCE/rose.jpg Pretty in Pink ‘Dames de Chenonceau’ is a floribunda rose with sweet, romantic blooms. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1599421032000-5OUQKFV8PR417CK78IJ0/pentas.jpg Pretty in Pink Tall, heirloom pentas are the best for attracting butterflies. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1599419329253-DUBROEQGPEAWXC1YI7TA/caesalpinia.jpg Pretty in Pink ‘Compton’ is a nice pink variety of pride-of-Barbados. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/prickly-pear-cactus daily 0.75 2020-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1600621642009-GNNPP7HWTALCKHI4DS1W/prickly_pear_flowers.jpg Prickly Pear Cactus Prickly pear flowers are so lovely they can lure you to your doom. Photo by Gretchen F. Coyle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1600621854237-KUO8TY88J9A4X0TKOH89/prickly_pear_fruit.jpg Prickly Pear Cactus The pad (nopal) is treated like a vegetable, while the pear (tuna) is eaten like a fruit. Photo by Gretchen F. Coyle https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/cut-your-lawn-down-to-size daily 0.75 2020-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1602521317628-ZU3DRNKLA096VK25YH2Y/high_canopy.jpg Cut Your Lawn Down to Size Trees pruned for a high canopy will let in more sun so the lawn can thrive. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1602521350792-XOG3IWLZ39P3BR1TTSCF/low_ground_covers.jpg Cut Your Lawn Down to Size Low ground covers give the same lush feeling as grass, plus a different color and texture. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1602521391767-W218VPDX9CY1BWRQ1Z34/newspapers.jpg Cut Your Lawn Down to Size A quick way to lose a lawn is to spread newspapers over it and cover with mulch. You can plant the same day. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1602521475201-Y93374T4FZMGKKNVV66U/peanut.jpg Cut Your Lawn Down to Size Ornamental peanut makes a good substitute for grass — with charming flowers as a plus. Photo by Monica Brandies. https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/city-kale-versus-country-collards daily 0.75 2020-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1603903646394-ABTPJ3UOHTECYNOK0MPR/kale.jpg City Kale versus Country Collards Kale is considered a “super food.” Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1603903600544-WUFQ1ZP6JO6ZE2R9IOJ6/collards.jpg City Kale versus Country Collards Collards are “soul food.” Photo by Barb Henny https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/the-challenge-of-sandy-soil daily 0.75 2021-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1605730090514-NM7L7MNPGD8QWPVGCX8T/gray_soil.jpg The Challenge of Sandy Soil A gray-colored layer of Myakka soil sits atop the golden sand of an ancient dune. Photo by Dotti Hydue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1605730419468-8XWSW87ICHZ6NS9BTD94/carrots.jpg The Challenge of Sandy Soil Tiny carrot seeds sprout easily and the roots grow to maximum size in sandy soil. Photo by Dotti Hydue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1605730341912-CAR5P9IDORURV0S7NI2P/blocks.jpg The Challenge of Sandy Soil Coconut coir comes in compressed blocks that weigh 5 kilograms and in smaller 250-gram bricks. Photo by Dotti Hydue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1605730275822-7VFEO8PCH59OEU7M9RBU/coir.jpg The Challenge of Sandy Soil Coir’s spongy texture retains and releases water and nutrients over an extended time period. Photo by Dotti Hydue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1605730200575-OCVBMX7LFGWFZX4AKOGT/eight_years.jpg The Challenge of Sandy Soil Even after 8 years of soil amendments, yellow sand still surfaces in this bed. Photo by Dotti Hydue https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/home-and-garden daily 0.75 2021-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1605726958784-P33UXPMDI8PM91UVGY5M/harmony.jpg Home and Garden When a house and garden work together in harmony, the result can be lovely. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1605727386801-VOB6H6HGOOUWPATI274M/orchid_collection.jpg Home and Garden Here’s a fun and unique way to display an orchid collection. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1605727288343-IU9394Q8CNYTWHGZ0XEI/playhouse.jpg Home and Garden A playhouse, enhanced by appropriate plantings, makes a charming focal point for this backyard in Plant City. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1605727100706-AIV9Q578CWPD1AQYJ2HH/pathway.jpg Home and Garden Using items from the family farm gives this pathway personality. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1605727485484-ASSOVGRLP1DU3PDT8ZKF/deck.jpg Home and Garden A deck and a place to sit add to the enjoyment of being near the water. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1605727192484-HW8GX3SEOJWT4IGW2Y7S/easy_care.jpg Home and Garden It is easy to care for plants that are in a handy place, such as this breezeway between the house and shed. Photo by Monica Brandies https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/the-potted-herb daily 0.75 2020-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1605728373705-H35ZC6QXV93GDC6Y03PN/mini_garden.jpg The Potted Herb I love bunching pots of herbs on the patio to create mini herb gardens. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1605728575932-GCZMQE90KXVI53KL8XVL/thyme.jpg The Potted Herb Thyme, sage and marjoram are compatible, though a tight fit in this container. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1605728488982-UQLCCOSBUERJHBN1BQP7/rosemary.jpg The Potted Herb Rosemary, thyme and ‘Compacta’ oregano make a pretty, long-lasting combo. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/define-your-gardens-character-with-a-gate daily 0.75 2021-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1606681820023-41VO5PWI1SVM8V5URYYN/charming_arbor.jpg Define Your Garden's Character with a Gate This charming gate incorporates an arbor, adding to its good looks and usefulness. Photo by Al Smoczynski https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1606681960430-2WUW3KHCC6XLZWYJB9VY/sturdy_hardware.jpg Define Your Garden's Character with a Gate Use sturdy hardware, such as strap hinges, to keep your gate square. Photo by Al Smoczynski https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1606681902037-EQXYGLCFMT9ZNVW1WVD3/floral_cutout.jpg Define Your Garden's Character with a Gate A floral cutout and ball and cap post tops really make this gate stand out. Photo by Al Smoczynski https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1606682003985-EC5EOMZXXVPQP8LDY87O/cement_planters.jpg Define Your Garden's Character with a Gate Cement planters anchor this gate and further define the entrance. Photo by Al Smoczynski https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/waterlilies-in-florida daily 0.75 2020-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1606854647576-D0GCB5CZ90ERYPTDD4XX/spectacular.jpg Waterlilies in Florida Plan landscape color schemes when buying lilies. Using two complementary hues is spectacular. Photo by Paula Biles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1606854890949-HDHBMJ5H35K40BYVHNFC/ptd.jpg Waterlilies in Florida PTD — planting too deep — is the most common lily killer. ALWAYS leave growing tips exposed. Photo by Paula BIles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1606854820900-RP1LNPR8P5UG9CDRKXPD/raised_pots.jpg Waterlilies in Florida Raise pots to increase light and warmth for more growth. Photo by Paula Biles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1606854743718-OPZ4PAICYZPO2U1YNTRS/shade.jpg Waterlilies in Florida You can have lily blooms in shade if you cheat. This N. silkus eternicus blooms 24/7. Photo by Paula Biles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1606854998250-WDOGISTY4S8D230TJSGD/quiz.jpg Waterlilies in Florida A) Hardies have smooth-edged round pads. B) Some tropicals grow new plants from leaves. C) Hardy blooms float and come in pastel colors. D) Hardy rhizomes are elongated. E) Tropical flowers are often intensely colored. F) Tropical pads have wavy edges and can be multicolored. G) Some tropicals have serrated pads and bloom at night. H) Tropical tubers are roundish. I) Tropicals bloom high above the water and may be blue. Photos by Paula Biles. https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/almost-twins daily 0.75 2021-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1607369394795-N62WN4US2UOHNYL5HQT5/waters_edge.jpg Almost Twins Photo by Kathy Nelson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1607369601934-HBXNV1D74Q8HU9SPQAZY/native.jpg Almost Twins Our native green-stemmed swamp lily needs to grow in water. Photo by Marie Harrison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1607369470475-DV8TG4IGVPEWM12KJR5U/crinum_erubescens.jpg Almost Twins Crinum erubescens, with its reddish stem, grows happily in garden soil. Photo by Marie Harrison https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/over-the-fence-kanapaha-botanical-gardens daily 0.75 2021-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614622135481-RJGYLO4Z6YT10V4SW53Z/signs.jpg Over the Fence: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Follow the signs, or take the “joy of discovery” approach. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614623203189-Z2K9GD3NVSZLR0QYYIYC/structure.jpg Over the Fence: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Red cannas draw lots of attention (and birds) to the Hummingbird Garden. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614622214529-BMKZHHAVQEUGPMSZ4YKR/cyad.jpg Over the Fence: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens The Cyad Garden at Kanapaha displays the most cold-hardy of these heat-loving plants. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614622160378-MPKYLN80D01FP7DYVHAF/canna.jpg Over the Fence: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens ‘Harlequin’ cannas are one of the stars of the Bulb Garden. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614623489161-BVSUQ1UG0BG7WO3P6Q67/childrens_garden.jpg Over the Fence: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens In the Children’s Garden, a Gulf Fritillary visits a lantana for some nectar. Photo by Mary Adams https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/predictable-pineapples daily 0.75 2021-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614719636812-0K4JW3ZD99ULHSM5PEM5/bloom.jpg Predictable Pineapples Pineapple flowers are exotic and interesting. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614719664005-JJUM341TH8YKZRDWLVNJ/five.jpg Predictable Pineapples Harvest sweet tropical summer fruit — right on schedule. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614719602397-W14U5V5DOO8ENGGX67VI/bodyandhead.jpg Predictable Pineapples Cut an inch of fruit off with the foliage. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614719580557-3GLZCJGODFY3HEJN79Z9/head.jpg Predictable Pineapples Clean off excess fruit before placing the top in potting soil. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614719553777-V4TA2SEW6833CMQOROIW/feed.jpg Predictable Pineapples Mix and pour Florel® into the throat of the plants. Photo by Barb Henny https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/landscaping-for-lunch daily 0.75 2021-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614546021205-1PNLWUQFHK3FECFM8A5Q/murrays.jpg Landscaping for Lunch The Murray’s backyard in Gainesville contains vegetables, fruit trees and herbs, as well as ornamentals and no grass. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614545440194-I27UQKYNV4UPF9RLGRBB/oasis.jpg Landscaping for Lunch An uninspired, demanding backyard is now an inviting oasis. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614545623087-T53BBMMCS5VCPSDKWJV0/fig.jpg Landscaping for Lunch Patsy Murray finally has a fig tree in her Florida yard. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614545778702-0Z5O0QFQIEZ62Y7SXIVN/sign.jpg Landscaping for Lunch A “Florida Friendly Yard” sign is displayed among native beach sunflowers. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614545892353-HHTBATZWT1P6VREB6ZVQ/rain_barrels.jpg Landscaping for Lunch Rain barrels supplement a micro-irrigation system. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614545547806-RHMZP750JZWIUZXK8QE2/roselle.jpg Landscaping for Lunch Okinawa spinach grows in front of a hedge of cranberry hibiscus (black roselle). Photo by Mary Adams https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/at-the-herb-garden daily 0.75 2021-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614542161491-RXUTGRUIGUJ1CDETZR5E/stand.jpg At the Herb Garden James Steele and his herbs at the Downtown Union Street Farmers Market in Gainesville. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614542390261-38WUG0T4UFN1QRJRYXN4/scarecrow.jpg At the Herb Garden The Herb Garden’s charms are many. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614541983908-H399W1V6HU9H1YCD2RA7/starts.jpg At the Herb Garden Roselle is a Florida heirloom plant. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614542022658-FDYH6X1L0B17Z34TRFIN/lavender.jpg At the Herb Garden Lovely Spanish lavender struggles in Florida’s heat. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614542582235-926LS6IX7JR5TT5FP6QC/greenhouse.jpg At the Herb Garden Greenhouses protect the herbs more from summer rains than from winter cold. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614542092739-TR531DCXI6GOZOGCYLID/mesclun_row.jpg At the Herb Garden An assortment of spring lettuces grows along a fence. Photo by Mary Adams https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/gardening-in-north-florida daily 0.75 2021-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614280873930-T17CANWSV6ZSM2LOLBGB/poppies.jpg Gardening in North Florida Poppies are a north Florida favorite. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614280903839-MIQNLIIA1OJU5FLJQZM7/h.jpg Gardening in North Florida Oakleaf hydrangea in bloom. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614280922162-41DI2P8JX391S3VDP2Y2/white_bulb.jpg Gardening in North Florida Some varieties of daffodils will grow in north Florida. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614280944302-RS5CKODDFVOI98B6KWDR/brugmansia.jpg Gardening in North Florida Angel trumpet won’t tolerate freezes, but in zone 8B should return in the spring. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614280975277-62NW9HC6R491JBSPULBE/hibiscus.jpg Gardening in North Florida Florida native scarlet hibiscus. Photo by Mary Adams https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/the-determined-gardener daily 0.75 2021-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614279916745-556UKRTM9LJ7H07VBY7K/landscaping_fabric.jpg The Determined Gardener Use landscaping fabric to cut down on weeding. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614279940377-UWAAIWKC6G1TAO6ZYQGB/path.jpg The Determined Gardener Tailor your space to meet your needs. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614279982471-BP5P1J6HTL29UFAHJYJJ/seat.jpg The Determined Gardener Setting up ahead of time can make heavy tasks easier. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614279896665-FYGSPG8SVTMMNZJSTB4W/hose.jpg The Determined Gardener Good quality hose guides can mean less dragging. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614279872310-YYMQ7UXHWYK1LSEG1T7S/device.jpg The Determined Gardener Inexpensive grabbers make great gardening tools. Photo by Mary Adams https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/ever-more-determined daily 0.75 2021-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614283040593-EZ6N90RYEAX9W67R9ZF3/sprayer.jpg Ever More Determined Newer tool designs are often more ergonomic. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614283008314-I1RR4XB38X77H7X50E5I/hoe.jpg Ever More Determined Pool “noodles” work great to cushion handles. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614283091983-UR2W2RLEOUIMUA37668W/wand.jpg Ever More Determined Ordinary tools can make reaching easier. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614282962373-FPK2IQQGWFJIR52V5Z4X/fertilizers.jpg Ever More Determined Use time-release fertilizer granules and save your back. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614282945037-GBU7HM9TD63905JC9DET/clippers.jpg Ever More Determined Plastic pruners can be easier on your hands. Photo by Mary Adam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614283069796-0W3N8FRJZCI77DA9JR4W/wagon.jpg Ever More Determined A small, lightweight wheelbarrow might be all you need. Photo by Mary Adams https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/a-thorn-bush-by-any-other-name daily 0.75 2021-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614539920632-GR6ZWBYHN5T8U3SRUL2M/red_rose.jpg A Thorn Bush by Any Other Name The ‘Louis Philippe’ heirloom rose grows easily in Florida. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614539593603-4H37UBLWGW1KRPO7YNPN/monarda.jpg A Thorn Bush by Any Other Name Bee balm was used medicinally by Native Americans, and as a tea. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614539992736-9PX53C57MX0E7XNWM94P/cats_whiskers.jpg A Thorn Bush by Any Other Name Guess why these are called cat whiskers. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614539672773-6VVBCYTVS3STZNCKDN2P/allysum.jpg A Thorn Bush by Any Other Name Alyssum was once believed to be a cure for rabies. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614540142643-78MWIN2JQ458AHM1ZNCA/zinnia.jpg A Thorn Bush by Any Other Name Zinnias were considered ugly before hybridization. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614540228101-YSWUX339B8IHM9ZPDW8K/devils.jpg A Thorn Bush by Any Other Name Devil trumpets (Datura) point up from the netherworld. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614540080438-V01PBEM1UJ3HITRK7HZJ/impatiens.jpg A Thorn Bush by Any Other Name Impatiens get their name from their exploding seed pods. Photo by Mary Adams https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/the-power-of-purple daily 0.75 2021-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615235503187-ED92QLASD3PEJXPXCMPJ/stone_bench.jpg The Power of Purple Light purples and pinks recede, making a garden appear larger and more restful. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615234984302-RTNUBVNFNF8TELWQNQ2Z/container.jpg The Power of Purple Jim Bixler plants and maintains some 200 pots in Old Naples. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615235243348-3AQLAOC94HV1MOJLEEHI/yellow.jpg The Power of Purple Purple foliage and flowers give dignity and depth to any grouping. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615235010985-X5MLXF8B95F3NPURNOV0/gazania.jpg The Power of Purple Purple and orange is a vibrant combo. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615235581774-O4Y5V0BIQ738CS8Q1ASZ/sidewalk.jpg The Power of Purple Deep purple is best appreciated up close, but can make a bold statement. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/poinsettia-trials daily 0.75 2021-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614624474787-4X3CU0W3QWALHKD1V7L1/variegated.jpg Poinsettia Trials This variegated poinsettia is sure to find admirers. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614624368980-8PICE340KRTH2V6OAU5O/mottled_pinks.jpg Poinsettia Trials Mottled pinks are lovely… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614624287657-GJ7L6O4EW2FZQJFG65DN/popular.jpg Poinsettia Trials … but bright red is still the most popular. Photos by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614624446886-G0OGWZJY98GWNG7RZ7BF/spirit.jpg Poinsettia Trials This is a great place to find your Christmas spirit. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614624234222-1435XJ46ADFGC3A246G3/hotpink.jpg Poinsettia Trials A hot pink dazzler! Photo by Mary Adams https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/embellishments daily 0.75 2021-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614628481609-Y08CY9HKFRJ9T1208R7A/horses.jpg Embellishments Find life-size animal statuary in Barberville. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614628454081-J7VVY2R2O4FVBLII8DQH/metal_sculpture.jpg Embellishments Barberville Roadside Yard Art and Produce has ornaments in wood, metal and resin. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614628413860-M17TA7OETB728SKOWJ8P/terracotta.jpg Embellishments DecoGallery in Plymouth has a large selection of unique terracotta pots. Photo by Barb Henny https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/a-novel-approach daily 0.75 2021-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615057358494-JAW0RLNZMCR9BZL814G7/barrel.jpg A Novel Approach These custom-made containers can last for up to two years on the patio. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615057094889-TITIRTT08FGVDV7CF0CV/salvia.jpg A Novel Approach Russelia rotundifolia ‘San Carlos’ is a good hummingbird attractor. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615057743109-284508PHPU9PQDAEEUJO/meadow.jpg A Novel Approach Jane’s meadows self seed and spready out. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615057011129-DDVIEVQKHDKRC0FWOK4E/demo.jpg A Novel Approach Jane poses with one of her shady combos: peperomia, coontie and spiderwort. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615056885384-VSYHWDM0NAXHES1W3JV6/yellow.jpg A Novel Approach Seaside goldenrod is great for coastal dune areas. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/the-perfect-compromise daily 0.75 2021-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615231528321-X137YUV08LY4D5JRNWPS/best_path.jpg The Perfect Compromise At Mounts, firebush are trained as standards, and plants form “blocks” of color. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615231217838-FL8WKHK9D8CW2RD2CRF8/orange_milkweed.jpg The Perfect Compromise Monarchs find scarlet milkweed irresistible, but it upsets the natural balance. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615231779046-0CQKXQGUVI7J8BRFSY49/bench.jpg The Perfect Compromise What’s a butterfly garden without a place to park and observe? Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615231060111-WBVAGFAKD2ODJEYZHT8P/dutchmans_pipe.jpg The Perfect Compromise Dutchman’s pipevine has bizarre flowers and leaves that feed swallowtail larvae. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615231027051-JF2OEAZN1AVFB4UHU15D/orange_fly.jpg The Perfect Compromise Butterflies love the flowers of our starry rosinweed. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615230971299-BO7CJEJNRTXIRKMLGXWN/milkweed.jpg The Perfect Compromise Though not a native, giant milkweed is an alternative for scarlet milkweed in larger gardens. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/protecting-our-giants daily 0.75 2021-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615062104677-SY6AIPXLCIKS4XM6QJQH/cashew.jpg Protecting Our Giants This state champion cashew tree grew from a seedling planted in 1960. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615060790900-43AGXT1RL9KBDT0FTYOV/arch.jpg Protecting Our Giants The state champion boabab tree on the right is one of five planted in Young Circle in Hollywood in 1934. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615060260558-145RP6V44IFTEI6GZQUR/figure.jpg Protecting Our Giants Not all champions are giants. Torok found this coco plum in a park he played in as a child. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615062265184-SE1RW9MGLNOTD3WHC40Z/kapok.jpg Protecting Our Giants This kapok tree in Palm Beach is one of our most-photographed state champions. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/canned-vegetables daily 0.75 2021-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614287846761-894YL7DVVRSC55CRFZ0A/strawberries.jpg Canned Vegetables A container of strawberries is as ornamental as it is delicious. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614287499963-76135MKFKY6JB1WYK50J/curcubit.jpg Canned Vegetables Three yellow squashes thrive in a 7-gallon pot. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614287308101-UR2YXWKX9M199N5WEUPT/beets.jpg Canned Vegetables Grow a meal of beets in an 8-inch pot. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614287243757-TZDGHR9Z6O87JD673GUJ/carrots.jpg Canned Vegetables There’s no sand on carrots grown in a peat mix. Photo by Barb Henny https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/garden-like-a-superhero daily 0.75 2021-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614545013946-8EGWJWSQO7L0N2DJG0PS/lake.jpg Garden Like a Superhero Learn how to protect Florida’s invaluable water resources. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614545086640-FOJE970JP464CXYGXR0H/mulch.jpg Garden Like a Superhero Mulch not only looks good, it works wonders. Photo by Mary Adams https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/beets-and-turnips daily 0.75 2021-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614627483531-KM364YQT3J38CB1VPQ0W/beets.jpg Beets and Turnips Freshly harvested and washed beets. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614627460724-KJCDVS65YSZUCKIC18J2/turnips.jpg Beets and Turnips Turnips enjoy cooler temperatures. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614627438319-KVKJIY9FCINA4IHHF905/peeling.jpg Beets and Turnips The peel slides easily off cooked beets. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614627391542-PIEJJDMMWRX5GKJ6D5TY/prepared.jpg Beets and Turnips Turnip greens are a traditional southern favorite. Photo by Barb Henny https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/the-illusion-of-space daily 0.75 2021-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615064143358-IDPFDSPWIHQ83LGLW7K1/containers.jpg The Illusion of Space When grouping pots, elevate some for added effect. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615064246611-J6MW5KS20UOXC6029WL5/pool.jpg The Illusion of Space Layer and stagger plants along a border to make an area look bigger. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615063605292-0TRC5JWTPX16IE067YWC/orchid.jpg The Illusion of Space Michael attaches orchids, like this cascading Oncidium, to tree for color up high. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615063416505-NTT26P8LSRKCCSYW7RVQ/room.jpg The Illusion of Space Create intimate seating areas, Michael says, but don’t “wall things off.” Photo by Tom Hewitt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1615063500749-1RWQ349REU5E9KH0C45P/man.jpg The Illusion of Space Maurice likes using colorful foliage in shady arrangements. Photo by Tom Hewitt https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/hand-clippers daily 0.75 2021-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614703059844-L68HDLA9SLB8XU3995RU/rose.jpg Hand Clippers Anvil clippers are preferred by rose enthusiasts. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614702994514-72C18YMHKWAWKH7FIOJO/fiskars.jpg Hand Clippers Fiskars has a location in Plymouth, Florida. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614703039843-BLKSQZ8FLJCK50XU7UKK/store.jpg Hand Clippers Try to “test drive” a variety of brands before you buy. Photo by Barb Henny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1614703019755-TUVOV18VJSUS981HZP7E/sidebyside.jpg Hand Clippers Left: Corona Right: Felco Notice the different springs. Photo by Barb Henny https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/some-of-the-best-things-in-the-garden-are-free daily 0.75 2021-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1616440196928-JYYIOXZIEZ4I934IZO89/susan.jpg Some of the Best Things in the Garden are Free Black-eyed Susan self-sows abundantly in sun or shade. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1616440993809-VJIAAZLGQ6O197DL49JM/daylily.jpg Some of the Best Things in the Garden are Free Old-fashioned daylilies from my grandmother’s garden need no fertilizer or irrigation. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1616440716494-W7EQI147TDD67KOI0U5L/gallardia.jpg Some of the Best Things in the Garden are Free A Florida ecotype of Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) does better for me than commercially available types. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1616440407186-MYZ3VTZ1OMD34O2I7GVQ/blue-eyed_grass.jpg Some of the Best Things in the Garden are Free Blue-eyed grass can be divided to make dozens of plants. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1616441092560-4NUHXV7SBP35U81BUY72/whirling_butterfly.jpg Some of the Best Things in the Garden are Free Whirling butterfly spreads moderately by self-sown seeds. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1616441651863-J85C4J1CZTA820TO0DE8/zinnias.jpg Some of the Best Things in the Garden are Free In the spring, I broadcast the seeds of this heirloom zinnia. Photo by Ana Eire https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/practical-cottage-gardening-for-florida daily 0.75 2021-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1616873449325-L1YI5505V9DD670J6GOJ/morning_glories.jpg Practical Cottage Gardening for Florida Morning glories share trellises with grape tomatoes. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1616873824200-IOSZEO9AS5WVJZMGVJT0/pebble-and-flagstone.jpg Practical Cottage Gardening for Florida Pebble-and-flagstone patios give structure to the garden. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1616873591490-Z5EGEYKAMY3TSO411OBJ/nicki_forde.jpg Practical Cottage Gardening for Florida Nicki Forde continues a Florida cottage-gardening tradition. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1616873739407-0EFB9QNRWE3LAFBLOEAU/original_owners.jpg Practical Cottage Gardening for Florida The original owners of Nicki’s home show off their cottage garden, circa 1890. Photo courtesy of Nicki Forde https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1616873912361-57OFRTWSBWR3PJNWTI8I/birdhouse.jpg Practical Cottage Gardening for Florida Birdhouses and other ornamentals add focal points to mixed plantings. Photo by Ana Eire https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/florida-gardening-85-years-ago daily 0.75 2021-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1617138299072-VBSO38EE6MZ2LOYEX0D7/wilson.jpg Florida Gardening, 85 Years Ago Gertrude Wilson was a native of Jacksonville, a world traveler and a garden writer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1617138331056-TPIUN1KBFESZOL6B3S65/simpson.jpg Florida Gardening, 85 Years Ago Charles Torrey Simpson was the author of three books on South Florida nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1617138353728-YST36JCNB48ZMWC7BNRE/fern_pools.jpg Florida Gardening, 85 Years Ago Simpson was an enthusiastic believer in fern pools. Photo by Bill Pitts https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/extend-your-living-space daily 0.75 2021-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1619030779907-9Z6LSIWUTSM1R72J447G/a_cheery_entrance.jpg Extend Your Living Space This neat, cheery entrance area leads to a more secluded outdoor room just right for sunbathing. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1619030701521-0F95JQ8IBLGRK7J8THYC/a_picturesque_pond.jpg Extend Your Living Space A picturesque pond and fountain make a good focal point for a nearby sitting area. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1619030753756-OP9998ZPLX8HZB6GDF92/adjacent_to_the_house.jpg Extend Your Living Space An outdoor room adjacent to the house provides the most convenience. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1619030724172-74PJX9YJGEVSCN73U29T/ultimate_outdoor_sitting_room.jpg Extend Your Living Space This is the ultimate outdoor sitting room. It is as comfortable as any indoor room, but with a certain outdoor ambience. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1619030801158-LY9572ZKVBSFTVTSEK2I/fire_pits_are_all_the_rage.jpg Extend Your Living Space Fire pits are all the rage right now. Don’t forget to provide seating. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1619030824910-SX5HUY7C53GIT1AAPFTO/a_cool_evening_outdoors.jpg Extend Your Living Space What better place to enjoy a cool evening outdoors? Photo by Monica Brandies https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/garden-junk daily 0.75 2021-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1620507645257-8HFHNRCYO65H2NRD2HCK/bedboard.jpg Garden Junk An old headboard serves as a trellis in Kara Ericson’s Inverness garden. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1620508920311-2TOUSM4OS67X79F8NVX9/colored_glass.jpg Garden Junk Here, flowers have to share space with colored glass creations. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1620508299557-I8D0C2C0857T35OQKCWX/copper_wire.jpg Garden Junk Colored glass hangs by copper wire in the garden of Nicki Forde in Leesberg. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1620508353838-92IV6W9M14J4I9T6VJAN/surfboard.jpg Garden Junk An old surfboard mimics the nearby leaves. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1620507931703-30KV0N80MB84GTHP31O1/surrealism.jpg Garden Junk “Junk” sculpture is juxtaposed for surreal effect in a neighbor’s garden. https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/spanish-inspiration-for-florida-patios daily 0.75 2021-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1620770004718-HO7SLMURXOO42Y1ON9F0/floriferous.jpg Spanish Inspiration for Florida Patios Fantastic, floriferous waterfalls! Photo by Bill Pitts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1620769768288-VBJ4WKHY4148BOWUIG4Q/fountain.jpg Spanish Inspiration for Florida Patios The patio gardens of Spain offer food for thought for Florida Gardeners. Photo by Bill Pitts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1620769519819-0VYWOK5PZ6ODCJO7Y98B/ceramics.jpg Spanish Inspiration for Florida Patios Ceramics add a colorful, no-care element to Spanish gardens. Photo by Bill Pitts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1620769471868-VO56ZVFNKRCU1GO0GW2W/Cordoba.jpg Spanish Inspiration for Florida Patios The windows of Cordoba are often curtained with flowers. Photo by Bill Pitts https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/three-easy-gourmet-greens daily 0.75 2021-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1622311652622-LDMZ2CPH71CSTE4QA1T6/wild_arugula.jpg Three Easy Gourmet Greens - Make it stand out Wild arugula is a true weed in Florida, but in the best grocery stores, it’s an expensive green. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1622311779327-TJ7D3EG7F03A5N2JQ4A8/corn_salad.jpg Three Easy Gourmet Greens - Make it stand out Corn salad leaves are exceptionally tender with a delicate flavor. Photo by Ana Eire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1622311728962-UZILY481DT6VIDSHJLVI/watercress.jpg Three Easy Gourmet Greens - Make it stand out Watercress is not only delicious, it looks good in a pot, too. Photo by Ana Eire https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/summer-edibles daily 0.75 2021-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1622389999534-UA3H5KMUY00RHH7FVA8L/southern_peas.jpg Summer Edibles - Make it stand out Southern peas (left) thrive in hot weather, as does okra (right); but okra also lures nematodes away from other veggies. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1622389895109-R0BHA6VFNXM2TYBEHTDF/hyacinth_beans.jpg Summer Edibles - Make it stand out Hyacinth beans make a lovely flowering vine and edible pods. Photo by Kathy Nelson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1622389948370-TYT2OYMNYDX08M2R75G6/okra.jpg Summer Edibles - Make it stand out Okra grows through all the warmer months. There’s still time to plant seeds. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1622389835189-JDY0BWWMNAPTPJJDHI9S/okinawa_spinach.jpg Summer Edibles - Make it stand out Good in salads all year long, Okinawa spinach also makes a fine perennial ground cover. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1622389769300-9X3NLOEQPKPBUI8DF5H3/chives.jpg Summer Edibles - Make it stand out Easier to grow in Florida than regular chives, garlic chives have a mild flavor and pretty white flowers. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1622389736445-14OK64PGVHS0MXFDYL6V/cucuzzi.jpg Summer Edibles - Make it stand out Son in law and grandsons Tony, Mike and David love to grow and eat cucuzzi. Photo by Monica Brandies https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/instant-harvest daily 0.75 2021-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1624906726364-FP9SCW2S6K7SF96KC2KD/sprouting_jar.jpg Instant Harvest - Make it stand out Getting started requires only some seeds and a jar or colander. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1624906678384-DLPAYV2OINTYRMMHAJ1Y/soaking.jpg Instant Harvest - Make it stand out Once you add the water, the sprouting process begins. Rinsing them twice a day takes only a few minutes. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1624906751377-BI5QM5WKFZURGL7JHO4C/sprouts_in_jar.jpg Instant Harvest - Make it stand out By day three, the sprouts will have grown considerably and you can start using them. Photo by Monica Brandies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1624907787010-3OI7Z5ITW32AZE1EL2T1/sandwich.jpg Instant Harvest - Make it stand out Sprouts in a sandwich are delicious. Photo by Monica Brandies https://www.thefloridagardeningproject.com/home daily 1.0 2026-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1579474037194-D7QZH062HJGX73JZK5AG/camellia_queen.jpg Home With their lovely blooms, camellias are sometimes called “queen of the winter garden.” Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1579474390863-8OG4UZ16F5JIEUM6AJE4/camellia_triple_bloom.jpg Home C. Japonica flowers often grow as doubles, triples or even tight clusters. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1579474635226-UAT8SKZKDFMNZPH3L9O9/camellia_beauty.jpg Home Now is a good time to plant these beauties. Choose a partially-shaded site with good air circulation. Photo by Mary Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d6e6eb7fbc19f0001a2cc41/1579474726752-M3F7MSECJ2WOS2KVJOZU/camellia_bright.jpg Home This will brighten a drab winter landscape! 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