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

When growing indoors, the plant must grow within the confines of the grow lights. If the light doesn't shine on the flower, it won't develop a fruit! Watch this video to see beautiful tomatoes and cucumbers growing indoors! Micro Dwarf Tomatoes You may have heard about " pot tomatoes ," " kitchen tomatoes ," or " micro-dwarf tomatoes " ( Solanum lycopersicum ). Because of their small size and how easily these plants can be grown in a small pot or a sunny windowsill, they are

Did you know? Kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens and kohlrabi all share the same species name:...

Helpful tips from Grower Jim: “ October is the month for most Florida gardeners to make the full transition to cool-season crops. Now is...

Remember: the Tower Garden keeps the roots of the plants cooler, so you have wiggle room with what you can plant and when! This list is...

TIP: To see what to plant in the Tower Garden September in Florida, click HERE ! Helpful tips from Grower Jim : "Barring any hurricanes,...

August is almost over, and we are cooling down just a little bit! Our nighttime temps have dropped back into the 70s, making a world of difference in the garden. I'm focusing on planting green beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions (from seed this year), green onions, celery, cabbage, piracibaba broccoli, Green Magic broccoli, Swiss chard, bok choy, cauliflower, and some of the more heat resistant lettuces. Mary's Heirloom Seeds has a wonderful list of varieties for Flor

Cool & Creamy Cucumber Salad ★★★★★ Low Carb, Side dishes Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 2 Description: This delicious, creamy, refreshing...

Cucumbers are a very rewarding crop to grow! Home-grown cucumbers have a beautiful flavor and a satisfying crunch that is often missing from expensive store-bought cucumbers. Growing crispy, crunchy cucumbers indoors is a lot of fun, and I'm betting you'll be obsessed (like I am!) with watching those little babies grow!= Here are some of my best tips for successfully growing these mini cucumbers yourself: Choose parthenocarpic (producing only female flowers and thus does not

Arugula salad is one of my favorite summer salads. It is so refreshing, and its lemony, peppery bite makes it a tasty topping or addition...

This salad looks more complicated than it is! Don’t be daunted; it’s really quite simple. It’s a wonderful way to meal-prep using herbs,...