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Blanket flowers are one of the best choices in flowers for Florida

Flowers for Florida – What We’re Planting in February

February 14, 2023 Fawn Neun

It’s Valentine’s Day, and that means flowers. Lots and lots of flowers. If you’d prefer to grow your own, the…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Resources Filed under: Florida gardening, flowers, planting schedules
Finding the right Florida garden microclimates for growing tomatoes year round

Identifying Florida Garden Microclimates

February 10, 2023 Fawn Neun

One of the reasons we can grow year-round in Florida is because most of the state sits on the border…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Garden Planning, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: edibles, Florida gardening, garden design, permaculture principles
Planting in February in Florida includes lettuce and green beans

What We’re Planting in February in Florida

February 7, 2023 Fawn Neun

Warm February days feel like a soft kiss from a bunny after the cold depths of December and January. Most…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Garden Planning, Seed Starting, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: edibles, Florida gardening, vegetable gardening, What to plant in February in Florida
Bidens alba, also called beggerticks and Spanish needles are one of the most prolific of the common Florida weeds for chickens.

4 Common Florida Weeds for Chickens

February 4, 2023 Fawn Neun

There’s a lot of controversy floating around about the quality of chicken feed right now. Is it tainted? Maybe it’s…

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Posted in: Backyard Chickens and Small Livestock, Florida Gardening Filed under: backyard chickens, Florida gardening, self-sustainability
Napa Cabbage is a good choice to plant in January for Florida Gardeners

What to Plant in January in the Florida Vegetable Garden

January 12, 2023 Fawn Neun

To say that I’m far behind in my planting schedule would be putting it mildly. Now it’s time to figure…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Garden Planning, Seed Starting, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: edibles, Florida gardening, vegetable gardening
pumpkin vegetable varieties for Florida

Best Vegetable Varieties to Grow in Florida

July 7, 2022 Fawn Neun

Most Florida gardeners are starting to plan our fall gardens right about now. Even if it’s still way too hot…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Garden Planning, Resources, Top Performing Plants, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: edibles, fall garden, Florida gardening, vegetable gardening
Use end-of-summer garden sales to replace old equipment

Take Advantage of End-of-Summer Garden Sales

July 4, 2022 Fawn Neun

Gardening in the South and Subtropics can be a struggle. Along with some crazy weather, we’re also so off-step with…

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Posted in: Gardening Equipment, Gardening Supplies Filed under: gardening products, product recommendations, product reviews
You can start planting tomatoes in July in Florida

Florida Gardening: What to Plant in July

July 1, 2022 Fawn Neun 3 Comments

If you’re of a certain age, you might remember that Staples commercial that features a blissful parent coasting through store…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Garden Planning, Seed Starting, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: edibles, Florida gardening, gardening schedule, month by month Florida gardening
soil temperature and seed germination

Soil Temperature Matters: Why Your Seeds Didn’t Germinate

June 16, 2022 Fawn Neun

New and experienced gardeners often find themselves frustrated by seeds that don’t pop. After spending hours deliberating over your garden…

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Posted in: Resources, Seed Starting Filed under: flowers, seed starting
open packet of flower seeds

How Long Will Flower Seeds Last?

June 13, 2022 Fawn Neun 1 Comment

It’s only June, but you’ve already filled your garden to the brim with summer vegetables and herbs. The flower borders…

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Posted in: Resources, Seed Starting Filed under: flowers, how long do seeds last

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