What a time to get back to the basics and take control of the food supply! Some people may be gardening experts, and others are new to growing their own. Either way, many of us have the challenge of finding enough space for a garden. To get the most out of your spring garden with a limited amount of space, there are three important guidelines to consider:  1) Use the … [Read more...]

Spring flowers are all around, and with the month of March comes time to plant your spring vegetable garden. Spring planting dates can differ from gardener to gardener, but the basic premise of when to plant is largely determined by the weather. It is safe to plant spring seeds and starter plants once the danger of the last frost is over. This is because tiny sprouts and newly … [Read more...]

In an area of rapid growth and development, Central Florida also has a lot of beautiful, natural resources to protect, and we all have an impact on our environment. From the aquifers to the natural springs and the marshlands, our landscapes are the home to native wildlife. Everyone has a vested interest in keeping our lakes and natural resources clean and unpolluted. Florida … [Read more...]

In 49 of the 50 United States, an organic vegetable garden does not exist in the month of January. We are so fortunate in the state of Florida to have warm enough winter months to actually grow our fall vegetables for five or six months straight, depending on the weather. The rest of the country packed up their vegetable gardens months ago due to the harsh cold. Here in … [Read more...]

It’s a little tricky in Central Florida to know what to do in order to protect edible trees and plants when it comes to a frost or freeze. We can get away with planting some heat-loving plants like tomatoes and peppers in the fall, when we have a warmer season. When the rest of the country is packing up their gardens in September and October, we are just getting going for the … [Read more...]