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best greenhouse kits for Southern gardens

Best Greenhouse Kits for Southern Gardens

January 6, 2024 Fawn Neun 2 Comments

Our milder weather may give us extra time for gardening, but even here in Zone 10a, it can get cold enough to chill delicate plants. That’s why I’ve been spending some time looking for the best greenhouse kits.

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Posted in: Gardening Equipment, Resources, Seed Starting, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: best greenhouse, best greenhouse kits
Gifts for gardeners, mom, dad, or significant other

10 Awesome Gifts for Gardeners on Your List

December 7, 2023 Fawn Neun

It’s that time of year, again! It’s the holidays, and for most people, thoughts of the garden are far off.…

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Posted in: Gardening Equipment, Gardening Supplies, Resources Filed under: gardening gifts
seed starting basics -- everything you need to know

Seed Starting Basics: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Your Garden Started

August 4, 2023 Fawn Neun

Whether you’re a novice or an experienced gardener, mastering the skill of seed germination is a fundamental skill. It’s the…

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Posted in: Garden Planning, Resources, Seed Starting Filed under: edibles, flowers, gardening calendar, how to, planting schedule
Imperial Delight Bougainvillea

Gulf Coast Gardening: Bougainvillea for Year-Round Vibrant Color in Your Garden

July 23, 2023 Fawn Neun

Bougainvillea (pronounced boo-guhn-VIL-yuh) is a stunning and vibrant flowering plant that originates from the tropical and subtropical regions of South…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Flowering Shrubs, Resources, Top Performing Plants Filed under: Florida gardening, flowering shrubs, flowers, tropical garden, tropical landscaping
Top Florida Gardening YouTube Channels

The Top 7 Florida Gardening YouTube Channels to Watch

July 15, 2023 Fawn Neun

if you’re a Florida gardener, not just any gardening YouTuber will give you the information you need. Florida is so…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Resources Filed under: Top Florida Gardening YouTube Channels
Vegetables and flowers to plant in July in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas

Florida Gardening: What to Plant in July

July 14, 2023 Fawn Neun 3 Comments

If you’ve been paying attention to the weather forecast, it’s likely that the last thing on your mind is what…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Garden Planning, Resources, Seed Starting, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: edibles, Florida gardening, flowers, gardening calendar, gardening schedule, month by month Florida gardening, planting schedule
perpetual spinach chard

Perpetual Spinach Chard: Heat-Tolerant Greens for Subtropical Gardens

July 13, 2023 Fawn Neun

Perpetual spinach chard is a rare leafy vegetable that thrives in subtropical climates. With its rich heritage and impressive adaptability,…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Resources, Top Performing Plants, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: edibles, sustainable, tropical permaculture, vegetable gardening
Duranta erecta with butterfly

Gulf Coast Gardening: Duranta Erecta’s Tropical Splendor

July 10, 2023 Fawn Neun

With its glorious sprays of deep purple flowers that dangle in graceful sprays, Duranta erecta brings vivid tropical color to…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Flowering Shrubs, Resources, Top Performing Plants Filed under: Florida gardening, flowers, pollinators, tropical garden, tropical landscaping

Gulf Coast Gardening: Growing Plumbago for Tropical Beauty

July 7, 2023 Fawn Neun 1 Comment

Plumbago, a genus comprising several species of flowering plants, has captured the hearts of gardeners and horticulturists around the world…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Flowering Shrubs, Resources, Top Performing Plants Filed under: Florida gardening, flowers, pollinators, tropical garden, tropical landscaping
tropical hibiscus care for Florida gardens

What Every Southern Gardener Needs to Know About Tropical Hibiscus

June 26, 2023 Fawn Neun

Tropical Hibiscus has to be the Hail Mary throw for any Florida gardener. These beautiful flowering shrubs are so easy…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Flowering Shrubs, Resources, Top Performing Plants Filed under: Florida gardening, flowers, pollinators, tropical garden, tropical landscaping

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