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Florida Fruit & Vegetable Gardening
Florida Seasons Planting Guides


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


Fruits, Vegetables, & Flowers to Plant in Florida in March
What to plant in Florida fruit flowers vegetables


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.
Pest Control


Powdery Mildew Attacks Florida Gardens!
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...


The Good Bugs! Bees & Their Mimics in the Garden
Friend or Foe? It isn't that hard to tell the difference between them actually. This gardener does an excellent job describing the...


Organically Controlling Your Garden Pests
Pest Control in the Garden
Crops for the Florida Garden


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...


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


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


Plant Photoshoot Gone Wrong? What Nutrients are Your Plants Deficient In
Nutrient deficiencies are easy to see


Helping Kids to Feel Safe Around Bees in the Wildflower Garden
The cutest little inspector checks for bees buzzing around the Black-eyed Susans at the Albertus Cottage Wildflower Garden , 200 E. Rose...


Fruits, Vegetables, & Flowers to Plant in Florida in March
What to plant in Florida fruit flowers vegetables
Florida Fruit Trees


Growing a Child Friendly Fruit Tree Garden
Grow a Child-Friendly Orchard: Why Small Fruit Trees Make a Big Impact There’s no doubt that growing fruit trees with your child is one...


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.


Picking the Perfect Fruit Tree for Central Florida
Choosing fruit trees to grow with your child in your educational garden really isn't that difficult. When choosing them, you'll both...
Florida Flowers


Helping Kids to Feel Safe Around Bees in the Wildflower Garden
The cutest little inspector checks for bees buzzing around the Black-eyed Susans at the Albertus Cottage Wildflower Garden , 200 E. Rose...


An easy to grow Florida native
Beach verbena


Submitting Florida Native Flowers (North Florida Edition)
Discover 20 native wildflowers perfect for North Florida gardens—with educational tips tied to science, ecology, and pollinator studies to support your child’s learning goals.


Submitting Florida Native Flowers (Central Florida Edition)
Discover 20 native wildflowers perfect for Central Florida gardens—with educational tips tied to science, ecology, and pollinator studies to support your child’s learning goals.


Submitting Florida Native Flowers (South Florida Edition)
Support Florida’s wildlife and your child’s learning with 20 native wildflowers approved for education scholarship reimbursement. This guide highlights plants that attract bees and butterflies while teaching ecology, pollination, and life cycles — plus links, activities, and resources to make it easy. Created by native bee photographer Laura Zurro.


Orange City, Florida Wildflower Grant
Source: Village Improvement Association Orange City Woman's Club We are excited to announce that the 130-year-old Village Improvement...


The Importance of Pollination in the Garden
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...
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