The healing properties of foods have existed since the beginning of time, so how much do people really know about the nutritional value of the foods eaten every day? The old adage, “You are what you eat,” turns out to be true. As a society, we have spent the last 60 years figuring out how to make food convenient rather than healthy. We package food to make it portable and last … [Read more...]
In the Garden: The Benefits of Going Native in Florida
In the Garden: The Benefits of Going Native in Florida By Amber Harmon Now that I have your attention, let’s talk about going native in Florida, with native landscapes that benefit the environment in so many ways! Using native trees, plants, flowers and edibles in your yard conserves water, reduces chemical runoff, and attracts a variety of pollinators like butterflies and … [Read more...]
In the Garden: Getting the Most Out of Your Fall Harvest
Since we already determined what to plant for the fall in previous editions, now it’s time to discuss how to get the highest yield of vegetables out of your autumn harvest. In Florida, we take a unique approach to harvesting fall vegetables because our vegetable-growing season is actually six months long. It begins in September and continues until the end of February. There are … [Read more...]
In the Garden: How to Grow Vegetables All Year Round
Well, it’s quite simple. All you have to do is live in Central Florida, where we can grow vegetables 12 months out of the year. The best time to plant your fall garden is in September or the beginning of October. When the rest of the country is packing up their gardens in November, ours will just be taking off. We can grow fall vegetables all the way through March when we will … [Read more...]
In the Garden: Five Steps to a Successful Fall Vegetable Garden
There will always be challenges in the vegetable garden, but there is a lot we can do to minimize the headaches and issues that arise. Here are five steps to success for a fall vegetable garden. Plan for the Season and Region Understand the hardiness zone. Our region is Zone 9b, so check the seed packet. Due to the heat, it’s best to plant heat-tolerant and pest-resistant … [Read more...]
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