If your Florida garden needs a quick nutrient boost, compost tea might be the magic potion you’re looking for. Unlike traditional compost that slowly enriches soil, compost tea works like a liquid multivitamin, delivering a burst of nutrients and beneficial microbes straight to your plants. But did you know that gardeners around the world have … Read more
Gardening in Florida isn’t like gardening anywhere else—our sandy soil, relentless heat, and sudden storms throw even experienced gardeners off. If you’ve struggled to keep plants alive, you’re not alone! Here are five common mistakes Florida gardeners make—and how to fix them. 1. Planting at the Wrong Time The Mistake: Treating Florida like northern states … Read more
You don’t need acres of land to help Florida’s pollinators. Even a balcony, patio, or tiny backyard can become a buzzing haven for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds if you choose the right plants. Here’s how to create a thriving mini pollinator oasis—no large garden required. Why Pollinators Need You Florida’s native pollinators, like zebra longwing … Read more
Florida gardening in the summer can feel like working in a sauna. The sun beats down, the humidity wraps around you like a blanket, and even the hardiest gardeners need a break. That’s where this refreshing herbal cooling spray comes in—a simple, natural way to cool your skin and revive your senses while you’re out … Read more
There’s something quietly magical about fall gardening in Central Florida. The sun softens, the pests retreat, and—best of all—you can grow a huge variety of vegetables that struggle during our scorching summers. But not all seed varieties are created equal. Some bolt in our heat. Others get gobbled up by bugs before they take off. … Read more
A Beginner’s Guide to This Timeless Garden Guild If you’re new to gardening in Central Florida, the idea of planting corn in the land of lizards and sandy soil might feel… a little foreign. But here’s a beautiful surprise: Florida’s long growing season makes it an ideal place to grow the “Three Sisters” — corn, … Read more
If the heat of July has you wilting, your garden might be feeling it too. But here’s the good news: while much of the country is still deep in summer mode, Central Florida gardeners can already begin preparing for fall—our most bountiful growing season. Yes, now’s the perfect time to plan—and even start planting—your fall … Read more
Right now in central Florida, the thornless blackberry canes are blooming—soft white petals opening like tiny invitations to bees. Soon, the green berries will blush red and then ripen into deep, sweet black. But what many gardeners don’t realize is that this humble bramble offers more than just a summer snack. It’s a beautiful, medicinal … Read more
No yard? No problem. Learn how to compost in small batches—without bins, gimmicks, or a huge pile. If you’ve ever thought composting required a giant backyard, a spinning bin, or a complex system of layers and thermometers—you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: composting can be simple, small-scale, and surprisingly effective… even on a … Read more
Turn Today’s Harvest Into Tomorrow’s Garden July in Florida may be hot, humid, and full of mosquitoes—but it’s also the perfect time to look around your garden (or even your fridge!) and start saving seeds. This month, I’m challenging you to take the July Seed Saving Challenge:Can you harvest and store seeds from at least … Read more