Tag: sunlight

Plant Food: Sunlight or Fertilizer?

by Julia Sirchia
March 13, 2026

How cool would it be if we humans could photosynthesize, or turn sunlight into food? Plants make their own food through a process called photosynthesis. Without getting too technical, plants take light energy (sunlight), carbon dioxide, and ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Energy, Fertilizer, Fertilizer Fundamentals, Fertilizers, Pesticides, PH, Photosynthesis, Plant Lifecycle, Plant Nutrients, Plants, Plants Garden, Sunlight

Do Plants have a Vascular System?

by Julia Sirchia
March 13, 2026

Yes, you read that correctly: vascular plants have their own version of a circulatory system. Understanding this system is essential for a gardener. The Basics Plants have a complex network of tissues that transport water, nutrients, and other ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Botany, Dicot, Efficient Irrigation, Herbicide, Herbicides, Horti, Monocot, Phloem, Photosynthesis, Plant Vascular System, Sunlight, Water, Xylem

Spice Up Your Life: A Beginners Guide to Growing Basil

by Julia Sirchia
February 20, 2026

Are you a fan of fresh aromatic herbs in your dishes? If so, growing herbs right at home might just become your new favorite hobby. In this guide, we'll explore how to grow basil from the comfort of your own home, including some commonly grown ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Basil, Budget, Central Florida, Community Garden, Eating, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Garden, Gardening, Health, Healthy, Herb Gardening Series, Herbs, Horticulture, Irrigation, Nutrition, Produce, Smart Irrigation, Soil, Soil Test, Spice-up-your-life, Spiceupyourlife, Sunlight, Vegetable Garden

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