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Growing Tomatoes Indoors
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

Leah Brooks
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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Growing Broccoli in the Sunshine State
Did you know? Kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens and kohlrabi all share the same species name:...

Leah Brooks
Oct 9, 20232 min read
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What to plant in the garden in October ~ North, South and Central Florida
Helpful tips from Grower Jim: “ October is the month for most Florida gardeners to make the full transition to cool-season crops. Now is...

Leah Brooks
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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Fall Plants for the Florida Tower Garden
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...

Leah Brooks
Sep 2, 20232 min read
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What to plant in the garden in September ~ North, Central, and South Florida
TIP: To see what to plant in the Tower Garden September in Florida, click HERE ! Helpful tips from Grower Jim : "Barring any hurricanes,...

Leah Brooks
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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August is Almost Over!
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...

Leah Brooks
Aug 30, 20231 min read
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Cool & Creamy Cucumber Salad
Cool & Creamy Cucumber Salad ★★★★★ Low Carb, Side dishes Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 2 Description: This delicious, creamy, refreshing...

Leah Brooks
Aug 30, 20231 min read
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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 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

Leah Brooks
Aug 22, 20233 min read
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Simple And Fresh Arugula Salad
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...

Leah Brooks
Aug 3, 20231 min read
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Meal Prep Lemon Herbed Garbanzo Orzo Salad
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,...

Leah Brooks
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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