Upfront I will say that I have had limited success with establishing a fig in my garden. I tried a couple of times but did not succeed. What was my main problem – nematodes! I think that I live on a nematode conservation district ... READ MORE
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I started a tamarind tree from seed at least fifteen years ago. I would have more often found a started plant but had some seeds with sprouted very easily. I ended up with one tree which was stepped up from one pot to another pot until ... READ MORE
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My vegetable garden is very “cool” because I have filled it with cool-season vegetables. To further confuse you, many of these vegetables are “Cole” crops. What types of cool Cole crops am I growing? Right now is the perfect ... READ MORE
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It may seem really early to be thinking about the fall flower garden and bedding plants, but once you are in the middle of that season, it is often too late to act. Planning ahead, please consider growing one really tough and ornamental ... READ MORE
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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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