You Read the Book. Now Go Further.

Learn exactly when and how to harvest bananas from your Florida garden, plus expert tips on ripening and post-harvest plant care for continuous production.

There’s a kind of magic that happens when you walk into a backyard full of life. Mangoes glowing in the sun. Bananas hanging heavy. Guavas filling the air with sweetness. It’s not just food it’s joy you can touch. Growing tropical fruit isn’t a hobby, it’s an experience that changes how you see the world. Every fruit tree becomes a small piece of proof that patience, care, and faith always pay off.

When you hear the word “termites,” most people instantly think of destroyed houses and expensive repairs. But what about termites in the garden or food forest? Are they a threat to your plants, mulch, and soil health or just misunderstood insects playing their role in nature? Let’s break it down step by step.

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 serious about fall and winter harvests, to set the stage for a thriving, storm-ready food supply.

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 depending on the situation

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 of color to your garden. But this isn’t just an ornamental showpiece it’s edible and packed with nutrition.

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 nature do the recycling.

What I love most about container gardening is how simple and personal it feels. You don’t need an acre of land. You don’t even need a yard. You just need a container, soil, and a seed or plant.

The list of mangos you can grow in Florida seems to get longer and longer, but these Zill trees are the ones I keep coming back to because they perform and taste amazing in real backyards like mine.

The book was only the beginning. I have so many videos I want to make for you. Videos that will inspire you to grow food right where you are. Videos that will show you how to transform your yard into something that feeds your family and strengthens your health.