By Ralph E. Mitchell I remember trying what is called Malabar spinach once years ago, and was not impressed with it – the texture or something? It seemed a bit too gelatinous for me. However, I tried it… Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell The very first plant I received when I moved to Charlotte County almost twenty-years ago was a desert rose given to me by Master Gardener volunteers as a welcome gift. It was a plant… Read More
By Kristie Popa In the summer of 1984, President Ronald Reagan declared July as National Ice Cream month. The proclamation stated “Ice cream is a nutritious and wholesome food, enjoyed by over ninety percent of the people in… Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell Some plants can be both beautiful and toxic at the same time. This includes the castor bean, Ricinus communis, a common invasive plant. Still commercially grown in some areas of the world for its… Read More
By Kristie Popa Whether you have a tablet or a cell phone, you most likely have the ability to text and/or call someone whether it be a voice or video call. It is important to remember that there… Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell Before you start pruning any palms, please read ahead and consider the research-based, unbiased information offered. While there is really no mystery involved in properly pruning palms, I am still seeing these majestic plants… Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell Pickerelweed is a perennial aquatic plant that is common in our area waters. Beautiful purple-blue flower spikes rise above the dark-green lance-like, heart-shaped foliage. If you do not have a pond – no problem! … Read More
This Virtual Gardening Summer camp is open to youth ages 8-18 in the following counties: Charlotte, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry and Miami-Dade. A different topic will be covered during each session including food preparation and food safety, seed… Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell Have you read about the reed orchid? This orchid may be more common than you think. A very affordable type of ground or terrestrial orchid, this little beauty is sometimes seen at garden centers, … Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell While you might think that the title of this article is the beginning of some children’s story, it is not! The giant potato tree is a real plant up to fifteen to twenty-feet tall… Read More
