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
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
In Central Florida, many farmers and gardeners take a break from growing vegetables in the summer. If you’re new to the area, the “summer” growing season is about May - September here. Heat, pests, and frequent rains make growing hard ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables,
General Description: Okinawa Spinach, also known as Hung tsoi, is a spinach native to Southeast Asia, specifically Indonesia. It spreads quickly in warm climates, and can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves and tender shoots have a mucilaginous ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesTallahassee Democrat July 10, 2015 By Janis Piotrowski Rudbeckia Laciniata – Cherokee Greens. Photo by Janis Piotrowski By July my garden is looking pretty sad. Most plants have finished bearing and the heat and humidity have ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes