Florida Gardening in August
Don’t let August’s weather limit you and your garden! It may be hot and raining daily, but Florida Gardeners and Gardenistas can plant heat tolerant plants and plan for months to come. Here are ideas...
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Hibiscus Problems?
Lately, several local gardeners have been reaching out about their hibiscus plants being devastated by a disease or fungus while I’ve been working the Brevard County Master Gardener Help Desk. After...
View ArticleFlorida Gardening in September
Just because summer’s almost over, doesn’t mean it’s time to turn in your gardening gloves. September is here and if you haven’t started your vegetable garden, now’s a great time! Let’s explore what...
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Native Beautyberry Recipe
Spring through early fall, you can see brilliant purple berries that are native to Florida; they’re called Beautyberries (Callicarpa americana). My grandmother always told us that these beautiful...
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Florida Gardening in November
Can you believe it’s November already? Cooler air and lower humidity of this season offer the perfect excuse to get your hands dirty. Let’s talk about some ideas for gardening, like what and when to...
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Florida Gardening in December
December is the time to spruce up our gardens for the holiday celebrations with friends and family. For me, working in the garden helps reduce holiday stress. The cooler temperatures and low humidity...
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Plant Crush : Sunshine Mimosa
For my first ever Plant Crush segment, I’m spotlighting the Sunshine Mimosa. My first crush feature was inspired by several of new UF/IFAS Master Gardener students asking about my favorite plant....
View ArticleBlack Gold: Organic, Rich Soil
Ever wonder how to achieve the best soil? I’ll give you a hint: it’s alive. Worms! The nutrient-rich organic matter called worm compost is best known in the garden community as Black Gold, or, the #1...
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Plant Crush: Lion's Ear
For March, the Lion’s Ear is my Plant Crush feature. (Better late than never, haha!) Lion’s Ear is unusual to find in Florida gardens or most Florida nurseries or garden centers. I’ve been so...
View ArticleDIY Worm Compost Bin
Worm compost, also known as Black Gold, is a gardenista’s (or gardener’s) dream for any garden - it’s richer in nutrients and trace elements than most soils you find on the shelf of your local garden...
View ArticleSustaining a Worm Bin
To achieve healthy, organic soil (a.k.a. Black Gold) from worm composting, gardeners and gardenistas have to keep their worms happy and alive. This sounds simple, but worms can be quite particular and...
View Article5 Ways to Conserve Water
What’s best for your gardening budget may also be what’s best for Mother Nature. In honor of Earth Day, I’m excited to share some of my favorite little-known facts about how to ‘go green’ and get...
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Composting Basics
Florida’s soil can be challenging for even the most experienced gardenistas and gardeners. Our soil is typically very sandy, limiting the retention of nutrients and water for plants to thrive....
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Fall Plant Sale
Cocoa, Florida. The Brevard Discovery Garden’s nursery will be hosting their annual Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, September 25, 2021 9am - 2pm. This event is perfect for plant lovers wanting to add to...
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Gardening by the Moon
A few years ago, I began gardening by the moon as a New Year’s Resolution. When I began sharing a peek of my monthly lunar gardening calendars on Instagram and Facebook people wanted to know more...
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Tips to Help You Achieve a Zero Waste Home
With summer right around the corner, many homeowners have been thinking of ways to be more environmentally friendly. However, the idea of creating a zero waste home can feel overwhelming. With so many...
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Turf Alternatives
Having a prestigiously green lawn in Florida can be time consuming, expensive, and often not best for the environment. There are various beautiful turf alternatives that are low maintenance and thrive...
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New Favorite: the Atala Butterfly
The Atala butterfly is a new favorite of ours in the garden. Its flutter offers an aqua shimmer with a flash of red dancing amongst the plants. Watching this butterfly’s life cycle is amazing because...
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It is time to Chop ... Tropical Milkweed
It’s November, which means it’s time to plant cool weather veggies and cut back your non-native milkweed, also known as Tropical milkweed, Asclepias curassavica. I’m sure the idea of cutting back a...
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Brew Cranberry Hibiscus Tea
How to Brew Your Own Cranberry Hibiscus TeaCranberry hibiscus is a beautiful and fun shrub to grow in the garden. I love how the burgundy/purple leaves add a “Fall” feeling to my landscape. This...
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