It has been a great gardening year, but 2022 is ready for cultivation and planting! Take time for some personal horticultural reflection and goal setting in the gardening department! The New Year is a great… Read More
Orchids are not my forte, but I do know what I like and how to care for them. In the category of orchids, my first orchid of choice is the cattleya. My next orchid of… Read More
Almost everyone is familiar with bromeliads and the myriad of types, colors and floral displays. There is another bromeliad relative called Dyckia which maintains the bromeliad shape but has characteristics of hardiness and drought-tolerance more… Read More
The pencil cactus is a common plant found for sale at garden centers destine for dish gardens and local landscapes. They are succulents and exotic in form and nature with pencil-width stems and tiny leaves. … Read More
Most people freak out when they find holes in the leaves of their plants! However, in some cases holes are expected and ornamental. Have you ever seen the “Swiss Cheese” plant? This houseplant is known… Read More
I wrote about this relatively new weed a few years ago and it has made an appearance once again! You may have seen what looks like swathes of “light snow” on medians, the sides of… Read More
“Butter” is a common name used in the horticultural world – “buttercups” is an example. There is another bedding plant with the common name “butter daisy” that might interest you. Also called Melampodium divaricatum, this… Read More
We held an Open House at our Demonstration Garden located off Harbor View Road on October 23rd. We had at least one-hundred and fourteen people attend and it was a great morning of discovery and… Read More
While almost everyone is familiar with hibiscus grown in our area, there are some other types that may be new to gardeners. One such type is known by the common name of Coral Hibiscus, Fringed… Read More
Fall and early winter bring their own colors here in the Southwest Florida landscape. One such eye-catching plant with fluffy, purple-pink flower heads is called muhly grass. A native plant with wonderful ornamental characteristics, muhly… Read More
