gardening
With a love of gardens stemming from childhood, this writer and educator is on a mission to inspire others with the same passion.
The dog days of summer can take a beating on Central Florida landscapes, but you can start planning now for ways to add a touch color to your yard, even during the hottest months. Here are 12 plant suggestions for showy blooms and/or colorful foliage.
Walt Disney world’s Epcot theme park promises three full months of blooming fun.
A unique, drought-tolerant garden design draws praise from the neighborhood and passersby.
With the Florida summer rains, our gardens can become swampy–use these tips to improve drainage.
There is a way to garden that stimulates native habitats, preserves our lakes and serves the planet.
Succulents are distinctive, easy to grow, and practically maintenance-free.
Exotic and colorful, bromeliads are easy to grow—indoors and out.
Heirloom varieties, unlike their store-bought counterparts, are bred for superior flavor and texture.
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences recommends these heirloom tomato varieties for Central Florida.
Terrariums are a great way to bring plants indoors—especially if you don’t have the greenest of thumbs.
Digging in and getting your hands dirty can be an enjoyable learning experience for the whole family.
