Tag: Growing a Green Thumb
Citrus for North Florida
June 24, 2024
I recall one of the first times mama visited the farm. It was a cool, overcast November. Despite the wind and drizzling rain, mama insisted on picking tangerines. We quickly picked a bagful and went inside to enjoy our harvest. The thin rind ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, LawnTags: Citrus, Growing A Green Thumb
Growing a Green Thumb; Starting with Seeds
August 29, 2022
There may be instances when you want to sow seed in containers instead of directly sowing into the ground or a raised bed. Some vegetables easily adapt to being transplanted. Starting seeds in smaller containers and then moving them up to a ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesTags: Growing A Green Thumb, Seed, Vegetable
Growing a Green Thumb; Water is a Limiting Factor
March 17, 2022
"Gardening requires lots of water - most of it in the form of perspiration." ~ Lou Erickson Florida’s winter and spring tend to be drier months. The gardener should plan on providing supplemental irrigation. A supply of quality water, ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, HorticultureTags: 2022 Blogger Award Winner, Best Series, Growing A Green Thumb
Growing a Green Thumb; Soil Preparation
March 14, 2022
A bit of garden wit, ascribed to Dave Barry, “your first job is to prepare the soil. The best tool for this is your neighbor's motorized garden tiller. If your neighbor does not own a garden tiller, suggest that he buy one." Turn soils ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, HorticultureTags: Growing A Green Thumb
Growing a Green Thumb; Vegetable Garden Soil Testing
March 4, 2022
I’ll be first to admit gardening is hard work. Over the years, the man of the mower has put in sweat and toiled to draw forth an edible bounty. Working the land has revealed a great deal about previous land use. Charred wood, metal farm implements ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesTags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Growing A Green Thumb, Master Gardener, Vegetable, Water Quality