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Category: Subtropical Gardening

Growing luffa from seed

Growing Luffa from Seed in Florida

May 20, 2025 Fawn Neun

Growing luffa from seed is a practical and rewarding way to produce your own natural sponges at home. Often called…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Subtropical Gardening, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: edibles, Florida gardening, homestead gardening, permaculture gardening, tropical landscaping, vegetable gardening
pineapples are one of the easiest tropical fruits for Florida gardens

Easiest Tropical Fruits for Florida Gardeners

May 9, 2025 Fawn Neun

Are you dreaming of harvesting exotic fruits from your own backyard? Our unique climate makes it the perfect place to…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Subtropical Gardening, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: edibles, Florida gardening, fruit trees, permaculture, self sufficiency
What to plant in May in Florida as summer starts

What to Plant in May in Florida (to save money on groceries this fall)

May 2, 2025 Fawn Neun

Food prices are climbing fast, with the Tampa Bay area in Florida showing the highest spike in prices in the…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Subtropical Gardening, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: edibles, Florida gardening, gardening calendar, planting schedule, vegetable gardening
Florida Container Gardening

Container Gardening for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Florida Container Gardening

October 19, 2024 Fawn Neun 1 Comment

We’re still in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and from the brown tips of every leaf and defoliated…

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Posted in: Container Gardening, Florida Gardening, Garden Planning, Subtropical Gardening, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: Florida gardening, Gardening for Beginners
Everglades tomatoes in Florida

The Best Time to Plant Tomatoes in Florida

July 9, 2024 Fawn Neun

I’ve seen and heard many Florida gardeners complain that tomatoes just do not grow well here. It’s too hot, it’s…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Garden Planning, Seed Starting, Subtropical Gardening, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: edibles, Florida gardening, gardening calendar, planting schedule, vegetable gardening
Grow Lettuce in Florida

Winter Gardening: Grow Lettuce in Florida

December 14, 2023 Fawn Neun

As a gardener in Florida, I’ve learned that our winters provide a unique setting for growing a variety of plants.…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Seed Starting, Subtropical Gardening, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: edibles, Florida gardening, gardening calendar, planting schedule, vegetable gardening
crinum lily plant

How to Grow, Care For, and Propagate Crinum Lily

December 12, 2023 Fawn Neun

The Crinum Lily, renowned for its majestic beauty and resilience, is a captivating addition to any garden. This perennial plant…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Subtropical Gardening, Top Performing Plants Filed under: Florida gardening, flowers, pollinators, tropical landscaping
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