Every year in late February, National Invasive Species Awareness Week reminds us of something many Florida gardeners learn the hard way: Not every plant sold in a nursery belongs in our yard. National Invasive Species Awareness Week helps gardeners learn which plants spread beyond the yard. Here in Florida, plants don’t just grow — they … Read more
During World War II, more than twenty million households grew food successfully, many for the first time in their lives. These were not gardeners. They were busy families working long hours with rationed supplies and often very poor soil. So what was different? They weren’t given complicated directions. They were given simple rules based on … Read more
When you’re planning a garden, it’s easy to get caught up in the big stuff—raised beds, soil, what to plant. But let me tell you something: don’t forget to plan a spot for a chair. Seriously, just one chair (or a cozy little seating area if you’re feeling fancy) can completely change how you experience … Read more
Hi, I’m Larissa — a clinical herbalist and Florida garden educator based in Central Florida. For years I worked as a kitchen garden consultant, helping clients design and build beautiful, productive gardens. What I noticed over and over again was this: most garden problems weren’t really about planting techniques — they were about soil health, … Read more