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Plant #34: Jaboticaba
Jaboticaba is the tree that makes people stop and stare—fruit growing straight out of the trunk like grapes on bark. This slow-growing Florida favorite rewards patience with sweet, juicy fruit multiple times a year.
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Plant #33: Surinam Cherry
Surinam cherry looks like a tiny lantern and surprises you with flavor. Learn how to grow this drought-loving tropical shrub that thrives...
How to Grow Roselle in Florida: The Florida Cranberry (Plant #32)
Roselle shows up humble in spring and leaves you speechless by fall. Everything I know about growing Florida cranberry in zone 10a,...
Plant #31: Callaloo (Amaranth)
Callaloo is a summer green that thrives in Florida heat when most others give up. Learn how to grow this generous, nourishing...
Pruning Fruit Trees in Florida: A Complete Guide for Zones 8b-11b
Learn the essential techniques for pruning fruit trees in Florida's zones 8b-11b. Discover when to prune citrus, mango, avocado, and other fruit...
Preparing your Florida Garden for Winter
Welcome to Florida's Premier Growing Season Winter is when Central Florida gardeners truly shine. While gardeners up north are flipping through seed...