It's June, and my Facebook group is filled with people saying, "Help! My squash looks like it's dying!" In nearly every case, the culprit...

Propagate strawberry plants

Protect your Florida garden!

Planting nursery flowers in your Tower Garden

These are some of the benefits of growing in a Tower Garden: • Grows plants 3x faster than traditional gardening • Increases yields by an

Did you know that mushroom kits are available on Step Up for Student's MyScholarShop (MSS)? Let's use them with a lesson plan! A Mushroom Grow Kit Lesson Plan for Grades 1–5 What could be more fun? Cultivating a mushroom kit is an engaging and educational experience that allows students to explore the fascinating world of fungi. This activity combines science with hands-on learning and culinary creativity! This lesson plan includes: Hands-On Learning: Students can observe

If you took a summer break, it’s time to get your Tower Gardens cleaned up for fall planting! You can start your warmer weather crops in...

April is when we often begin to see evidence of leaf-footed and stink bugs. By summer, they may have taken over the whole garden and...

As in real estate, the three most important factors to success in vegetable gardening are location, location, and location . You want an...

Ladybugs might be your knights in shining armor if you have aphids & are growing outdoors! Where Do I Get My Ladybugs? Ladybugs are...

Accessories you may need for your Tower Garden

Do your tomato leaves look like Swiss cheese? If so, they have probably been invaded by army worms! Southern armyworm Spodoptera eridania...

If you feel lost this year about what spring and fall crops to plant or want to expand your already established list of options, you'll love my list of heat-tolerant varieties to grow in the Tower Garden . This list is a suitable guide for Tower Garden growing throughout ALL zones of Florida. The smiles say it all: spring cucumbers, zucchini, and greens bring delight! -Photos credit Kathleen Wilson Remember: the Tower Garden keeps the plant's roots cooler, so you have wigg

The winter garden in Florida is lush & delicious, with beautiful greens, juicy strawberries, radishes, crisp carrots, and well-protected...

December is upon us! As we look forward to the holidays, baked goods, family, and, most notably, colder weather, we need to focus on what plants will thrive the best In our Tower Gardens so we can continue to harvest fruits and veggies for all holiday cooking needs! A Complete Tower Garden Curriculum ! Helpful tips from Grow Jim: "December brings a noticeable drop in temperatures to Florida, and daylight is short. For most of us, now is the ideal time to plant cool-season cro

This is a PSA for everyone who gardens in Florida and is starting or re-planting their Tower Garden for the upcoming winter weather. I got you! With the holidays coming up and the weather getting colder, I am sad to announce that It’s a little late to start the warm-weather crops if you live in central or north Florida. BUT even though summer and fall may pass by, we can now celebrate because it is time to begin our winter-loving crops such as cabbage and peas! This video

There are many reasons why a gardener may not have pollinators: You’re growing indoors You’re growing under a pool cage You’re growing a...

Protect your Tower Garden from freezing temperatures!

Adding an extension kit to the top of your Tower Garden FLEX is a lovely way to grow more fabulous fruits and vegetables. With minimal...

November is almost here! Pondering November may come with visions of Thanksgiving, fall festivals, and cooler weather, but you may not think of what new and exciting things to plant. Here is what I recommend to keep your gardens flourishing with the changing seasons! Tower Garden Unit Study ! Helpful tips from Grower Jim: “The day length has been getting shorter, and temperatures are finally starting to decrease in Florida. Now is the ideal time for most of the state to plant