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Everglades Tomato-A Summer Tomato for the Keys


April 20, 2020

Also known locally as wild tomato or currant tomato, the Everglades tomato is a wonder for gardeners in the Florida Keys. The tomato blooms and fruits all year long, is tolerant of our alkaline soil, brackish water, salt winds, and is resistant ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES
Tags: Edible Landscape, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Florida Keys, Gardening, Vegetable Gardening
A variety of the nandina plant. Ornamentals, landscaping, invasive and non-invasive non-native plants. UF/IFAS Photo by Tyler Jones.

Roselle, The Florida Cranberry


April 3, 2020

Roselle, a relative of hibiscus, was once used widely as an edible plant in Florida. The flowers are less showy than other hibiscus varieties, but their calyces (sepals at the base of the flower) are amazing! As the flower dies the calyx ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Edible Landscape, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Florida Keys, Home Gardening, Master Gardener Volunteer, Vegetable Gardening

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