In the Garden

In the Garden | My Collard Greens Are Massive — Here's Why
In the Garden | My Collard Greens Are Massive — Here's Why
Every month I take you inside what's happening in my Florida garden. The wins, the surprises, and what I'm learning in real time. This month it's all about collard greens.... Read more...
How to Make Compost in Florida (And Why It Matters More Here Than Anywhere Else)
Florida's sandy soil needs compost more than almost any other state. Here's a thorough guide to making compost that actually works in Florida's heat and humidity, and why it's the single best investment you can make in your garden. Read more...
What to Do in the Garden This April: Florida Gardener's Task List
What to Do in the Garden This April: Florida Gardener's Task List
April in Florida means the heat is coming — fast. Here's your practical task list for moving pots, adding cover crops, mulching, setting up drip irrigation, and getting your garden... Read more...
What to Plant in April: Survival Crops for Florida Gardeners
What to Plant in April: Survival Crops for Florida Gardeners
Survival crops for Florida gardeners — what to plant in April if you want a garden that feeds your family through summer, hurricane season, and beyond. Calorie-dense, heat-tolerant crops for... Read more...
The Best Soil Boosters for Your Fruit Tree
The Best Soil Boosters for Your Fruit Tree
Soil Health · Food Forest The Best Soil Boostersfor Your Fruit Trees Because your mango deserves better than the sandy nothing it's currently standing in. Toni· Rooted in JS ·... Read more...
What to Plant in March: Your Florida Garden Guide
March is prime planting time in Florida! Learn what to plant now across all zones, from last-call cool-season crops to warm-season favorites like tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. Read more...
It's Time to Plant Flowers in Florida - March Planting Guide
It's Time to Plant Flowers in Florida - March Planting Guide
March is the perfect time to plant flowers in Florida! Learn what to plant now and get expert tips for establishing beautiful blooms across all Florida growing zones. Read more...
Dry Freeze Alert: Tuesday's Cold Snap Requires Different Prep
Dry Freeze Alert: Tuesday's Cold Snap Requires Different Prep
This Tuesday's dry freeze requires different prep than February's wet cold. Learn why bone-dry air is more dangerous for West Central Florida gardens and get my three-step strategy to protect... Read more...
Protecting Your Florida Garden During Winter Cold Snaps
Protecting Your Florida Garden During Winter Cold Snaps
Learn essential cold protection strategies for your Florida garden this week, including how to use cardboard boxes as wind barriers, choose the right cover thickness, and implement proven techniques to... Read more...
Is the Cold Over? Managing Damage and Protecting Through Continued Cold Nights
Is the Cold Over? Managing Damage and Protecting Through Continued Cold Nights
Wondering if you should still protect plants that already show cold damage? Learn why continued protection during ongoing cold nights is essential, how to assess damage properly, and what to... Read more...
No-Dig Gardening with Cardboard: Turn Holiday Boxes into Garden Gold
No-Dig Gardening with Cardboard: Turn Holiday Boxes into Garden Gold
Turn your holiday cardboard boxes into garden gold! Learn the simple step-by-step method for creating a no-dig garden bed using cardboard—perfect for Florida gardeners who want to work smarter, not... Read more...
What to Plant in January: Your Florida Garden Guide
What to Plant in January: Your Florida Garden Guide
January in Florida is prime planting season. Here's what to plant this month to grow your own grocery aisle - greens, herbs, root veggies, and crops that actually save you... Read more...