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Basil: A Nutritional Powerhouse that Loves the Florida Heat
Did you know that basil loves our scorching Florida summers, makes a delicious pesto, and has been studied for its antidepressant...

Leah Brooks
Jul 261 min read


What to Plant in the Tower Garden in April in FL
Lots to grow in the Tower Garden in Florida

Leah Brooks
Apr 103 min read


Growing Gorgeous Green Beans on the Tower Garden Indoors & Outdoors!
Grow gorgeous green beans every spring and fall in Florida - indoors, too!

Leah Brooks
Mar 232 min read


Propagating 🍓Strawberry Runners
Propagate strawberry plants

Leah Brooks
Mar 41 min read


How To Grow Asparagus in the Sunshine State
Asparagus can be fun to grow in the northern half of Florida

Leah Brooks
Feb 243 min read


Picking the Perfect Fruit Trees for South Florida
Choosing fruit trees to grow with your child in your educational garden really isn't that difficult. When choosing them, you'll both learn about concepts like "chill hours" and "hardiness" in order to pick a tree that will produce the best and tastiest fruit in your area.

Leah Brooks
Feb 183 min read


🍓Growing Strawberries Indoors
Growing strawberries indoors

Leah Brooks
Jan 271 min read


Planting Sweet Potatoes In Florida
Planting sweet potatoes is far easier than you may think. With my steps, you will have plants sprouting before you know it! Kids also...

Leah Brooks
Jul 31, 20241 min read


Planting Potatoes In Florida
Lovely, healthy red potatoes grown in the Greenstalk! Photo credit: Sandy Domingues Florida Potato Growing 101 Did you know you can...

Leah Brooks
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Micro-Dwarf Tomatoes Indoors
I love micro-dwarf tomatoes! You may have heard about " pot tomatoes ," " kitchen tomatoes ," or " micro-dwarf tomatoes " ( Solanum...

Leah Brooks
Oct 18, 20232 min read


My Piracicaba Broccoli Growing Tips & My Favorite Broccoli Quiche Recipe
My Broccoli Tips Piracicaba or sprouting types are what I usually recommend people grow if they plant broccoli in the Tower Garden ....

Leah Brooks
Oct 9, 20232 min read


Strawberries: A Fun Winter Crop for Florida!
When do we plant strawberries in Florida? In Florida, we grow strawberries seasonally: October - May/June. We grow 'bare roots,' which...

Leah Brooks
Sep 26, 20232 min read


INDOOR Cucumber Growing Tips! Plus, Greek Quinoa Salad for Lunch Prep
Cucumbers are a very rewarding crop to grow! Home-grown cucumbers have a beautiful flavor and a satisfying crunch that is often missing...

Leah Brooks
Aug 22, 20233 min read


Growing cucumbers in Florida: tips & tricks
Grow disease-resistant cucumbers in Florida

Leah Brooks
Oct 25, 20212 min read
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