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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
Florida native groundcovers for your garden

15 Florida Native Groundcovers for Your Landscape

January 31, 2025 Fawn Neun

Florida’s unique climate and ecosystem make it a paradise for gardeners, but creating a thriving garden here requires careful plant…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Garden Planning Filed under: Florida gardening, Native plants, tropical landscaping
a vertical container garden in a conservatory space

How to Create a Stunning Vertical Container Garden in Your Florida Home

November 22, 2024 Fawn Neun

Imagine turning your bare outdoor walls and fences into a stunning tapestry of living plants! Did you know that an…

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Posted in: Container Gardening, Florida Gardening, Garden Planning Filed under: container gardening, Florida gardening, tropical landscaping
heat resistant container plants

15 Heat-Tolerant Plants Perfect for Florida Container Gardens

November 3, 2024 Fawn Neun

Wow, did you know that temperatures in Florida can soar up to 100°F during peak summer? That’s hot enough to…

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Posted in: Container Gardening, Florida Gardening, Garden Planning Filed under: container gardening, Florida gardening, pollinators, tropical landscaping
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
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
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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