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...]

As our population density grows, communities are being built with less space to fit more houses. Homes are often left with narrow lot lines and smaller yards than communities built in the ’80s and ’90s. The amount of space we have to grow plants and vegetables is getting smaller, and our desire to grow our own fresh, organic produce is getting bigger. For plant lovers and … [Read more...]