The Florida Gardening Blog
Raised Beds vs In-Ground in Florida
One of the biggest questions Florida gardeners face is whether to grow in raised beds or plant directly in the ground. In most places, the decision comes down to preference....
Raised Beds vs In-Ground in Florida
One of the biggest questions Florida gardeners face is whether to grow in raised beds or plant directly in the ground. In most places, the decision comes down to preference....
Turmeric and Ginger: How to Grow Nature’s Anti-...
One of the best parts about growing turmeric and ginger is that they don’t need much space. You can grow them in containers, tucked into a shady corner of your...
Turmeric and Ginger: How to Grow Nature’s Anti-...
One of the best parts about growing turmeric and ginger is that they don’t need much space. You can grow them in containers, tucked into a shady corner of your...
Roselle: Florida’s Hibiscus Tea Plant
If you’ve ever sipped a tart, ruby-red hibiscus tea and loved the taste, there’s a good chance you were drinking Roselle. This beautiful plant, also called Hibiscus sabdariffa, isn’t just...
Roselle: Florida’s Hibiscus Tea Plant
If you’ve ever sipped a tart, ruby-red hibiscus tea and loved the taste, there’s a good chance you were drinking Roselle. This beautiful plant, also called Hibiscus sabdariffa, isn’t just...
How to Save $200 a Month by Growing Food in Flo...
Groceries aren’t getting cheaper. Walk into a store today and you’ll see fruit and vegetable prices climbing higher than ever. For Florida families, the cost of keeping fresh produce on...
How to Save $200 a Month by Growing Food in Flo...
Groceries aren’t getting cheaper. Walk into a store today and you’ll see fruit and vegetable prices climbing higher than ever. For Florida families, the cost of keeping fresh produce on...
5 Backyard Herbs That Beat the Pharmacy
When most people feel sick, they head straight to the pharmacy. But what if some of the best remedies are already growing in your backyard? Florida’s climate makes it easy...
5 Backyard Herbs That Beat the Pharmacy
When most people feel sick, they head straight to the pharmacy. But what if some of the best remedies are already growing in your backyard? Florida’s climate makes it easy...
Florida Gardening 101: How to Grow Food Year-Ro...
Florida isn’t like the rest of the country when it comes to gardening. While gardeners up north shut down for winter, Zone 9 and Zone 10 growers can harvest food...
Florida Gardening 101: How to Grow Food Year-Ro...
Florida isn’t like the rest of the country when it comes to gardening. While gardeners up north shut down for winter, Zone 9 and Zone 10 growers can harvest food...
September: The Unsung Hero of Florida Gardening
The brutal summer heat is starting to break, the rains are still consistent, and the food forest is about to shift gears into overdrive. This is our time to get...
September: The Unsung Hero of Florida Gardening
The brutal summer heat is starting to break, the rains are still consistent, and the food forest is about to shift gears into overdrive. This is our time to get...
How to Propagate Moringa the Right Way
Moringa is one of the fastest, easiest trees to grow if you know a few simple tricks. You can grow it from seed or cutting, and I use both methods...
How to Propagate Moringa the Right Way
Moringa is one of the fastest, easiest trees to grow if you know a few simple tricks. You can grow it from seed or cutting, and I use both methods...
The Truth About pH Water: Benefits, Rip-Offs, a...
If you have walked down a grocery aisle or scrolled through health ads online, you have probably seen it: bottles of alkaline water promising energy, detox, and even protection from...
The Truth About pH Water: Benefits, Rip-Offs, a...
If you have walked down a grocery aisle or scrolled through health ads online, you have probably seen it: bottles of alkaline water promising energy, detox, and even protection from...
Cranberry Hibiscus: The Florida-Friendly Beauty...
Cranberry hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) is one of those plants that turns heads and feeds bellies. With its deep burgundy-red leaves that look like maple leaves, it brings a tropical punch...
Cranberry Hibiscus: The Florida-Friendly Beauty...
Cranberry hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) is one of those plants that turns heads and feeds bellies. With its deep burgundy-red leaves that look like maple leaves, it brings a tropical punch...
Understanding TMJ Pain: Causes, Signs, and Natu...
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, the hinge that connects your jawbone to your skull. This joint lets you chew, speak, and yawn. When something goes wrong with this joint, it’s...
Understanding TMJ Pain: Causes, Signs, and Natu...
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, the hinge that connects your jawbone to your skull. This joint lets you chew, speak, and yawn. When something goes wrong with this joint, it’s...
Chop and Drop in Florida: Free Fertilizer
Instead of hauling in expensive fertilizers or bags of mulch, you can grow your own fertilizer right in the yard. Chop it down, drop it on the ground, and let...
Chop and Drop in Florida: Free Fertilizer
Instead of hauling in expensive fertilizers or bags of mulch, you can grow your own fertilizer right in the yard. Chop it down, drop it on the ground, and let...
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