Helpful Trees and Shrubs

Grow Thornless Blackberries

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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

July Trees & Shrubs in Bloom

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When we think of herbal medicine, we often picture tender garden herbs or wildflowers peeking up from the ground. But some of Florida’s most powerful plant allies are taller than you’d expect—rooted deep, blooming quietly, or offering fruit high above our heads. Here are a few medicinal shrubs and trees that are either blooming, fruiting, … Read more