If life gives you long, hot summers, grow southern peas! Sometimes called cowpeas, southern peas should not be taken for granted – not only do they provide a tasty vegetable, but also add nitrogen to your soil doing double duty now and ... READ MORE
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While I do enjoy eating spinach, I have also grown to love certain spinach substitutes that can take the place of spinach in our subtropical climate which includes vegetable amaranth and Malabar spinach. There is another spinach substitute ... READ MORE
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Basil is perhaps one of the most recognized herbs as it has such a wide fan base. Spring and summer are a good time to start your basil which fits into many places within your landscape. Basil is another edible ornamental that looks ... READ MORE
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I have always wanted a starfruit tree and two years ago I finally bought one. It has grown relatively quickly and even survived the hurricane with some leaves missing, but still alive and in one piece. People that have a starfruit tree ... READ MORE
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Join us for an exciting symposium featuring Dr. Jody Luna as our keynote speaker, presenting Foodscaping. Keynote: Foodscaping - Jody Luna 8:35 AM - 9:30 AM Plus, explore a variety of breakout sessions, including: Concurrent Session, ... READ MORE
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In some landscapes in Charlotte County, you may find a shrub-like plant called cassava or yuca which is the source of tapioca and other starch products. Once somewhat common in Florida backyard gardens, this plant produces swollen, edible ... READ MORE
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Why would I encourage you to grow cabbage in your backyard garden when it is one of the most affordable green vegetables you could pick up at the grocery store? Well, cabbage is perhaps the easiest fall vegetable to grow in our area. ... READ MORE
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Of all the citrus varieties to choose from, a new type called the Australian finger lime is indeed different - a curiosity worth exploring. Not only is its fruit very different from any citrus you have seen and/or grown, but it is also ... READ MORE
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Passion fruit is an ingredient in many products we use every day – especially fruit juices. The exotic flavor of this vining plant from tropical America is unrivaled as a refreshing and tasty cool drink. The first time I can remember ... READ MORE
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One really great subtropical fruit related to apples, pears, and peaches that grows well in our area is the loquat. Not to be mistaken for kumquats (a type of citrus) I see the tempting orange loquat fruit displayed at this time of year ... READ MORE
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