Grow vegetables, herbs, and fruit on Florida’s flipped seasonal calendar.
“Up north the garden is winding down. Here, it is just getting started.”
Fall, not spring, is South Florida's main vegetable season. Here is what to start in September and what follows.
“If you grow food at home, we’re your spot now.”
The edible-garden specialists are now based at the nursery — herbs, vegetables, edible flowers, fruit trees, and full garden-building services.
“One of the great perks of living here: you can pick a mango off your own tree.”
Popular fruiting plants for Florida landscapes.
“Backyard citrus is still worth growing — you just have to garden with eyes open.”
Current recommendations for successful citrus growing.
“Tomatoes here are all about timing — plant for our seasons and the rest gets easy.”
Tips for overcoming common tomato-growing challenges.
“Fresh herbs are the easiest, most useful thing you can grow — and Florida grows them well.”
Easy herbs that thrive in Florida conditions.
“Start with the sure things — a few easy wins will make you a gardener.”
Reliable crops that are beginner-friendly and productive.
“A fruit tree is the rare landscape plant that feeds you for decades.”
Top fruit-producing trees for residential landscapes.
“A raised bed lets you skip Florida's sandy soil and garden in exactly the soil you want.”
A simple guide to creating a productive growing space.
“There is always something to plant in Florida — the trick is knowing what, when.”
Seasonal planting recommendations for year-round success.
“No yard? No problem. A sunny patio and a few good pots are a real vegetable garden.”
Grow fresh produce even in small outdoor spaces.
“In Florida, the secret is simple: garden in our season, not the one the seed packet assumes.”
Everything you need to start a productive vegetable garden.
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