How in the world does a summer vegetable garden in the Orlando heat become a producer? Well, you just need to know your climate and plant-heat-tolerant, pest-resistant summer varieties of vegetables. In zone 9b, I like to focus on many Asian varieties of vegetable plants that thrive in similar scorching environments. It can be a little intimidating to try new things when it’s … [Read more...]
In the Garden: Spring Vegetable Gardens in Full Bloom
The vegetable gardens in Lake Nona are in full bloom for the spring. If you planted your spring vegetable garden back in March, then your seeds have all sprouted and matured, and your starter plants have started to produce. Now is a time for fertilizing, pruning, and dealing with any insect issues in the garden. When the season started, most gardeners amended the soil with … [Read more...]