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
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
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
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
A papaya is not a true tree, but a tree-like or arborescent plant. This large herbaceous plant is relatively short-lived but can be a great producer of high-quality fruit. I have grown them for years with successes and failures along the ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Pest problems can come on a large or small scale. Think of the myriad of microbes that can bring us to our knees. A flea may be tiny, but look at the aggravation it causes! Just when you thought your lychee tree was safe, in steps the lychee ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
By Ralph E. Mitchell A papaya is not a true tree, but a tree-like or arborescent plant. This large herbaceous plant is relatively short-lived, but can be a great producer of high-quality fruit. I have grown them for years with successes ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
By Pam Phillippe Skipping breakfast is a no-brainer – literally. Skip breakfast, and your brain and body suffer all day. Eat well in the morning, and get on the nutrition fast track for a healthy day. Breakfast is easy and (essential) ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life