This is the shelf from my conversation with Alex at Habitual Hobbies — built, lit, and ready for seeds. No talking, no music cues, no explaining. Just the…

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Alex has been gardening longer than me, she’s younger than me, and she’s better at it — because she actually studied. Here’s her indoor seed starting setup, and…

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Summary Summer vegetables in September fall into two clear groups for Zone 9 gardens. Heat-tolerant crops like okra, eggplant, sweet potatoes, southern peas, and hot peppers keep producing…

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Key takeaways: Northeast Florida’s Zone 9A/9B climate offers a fall growing window that avoids the heat and pest pressure of spring. Cool-season crops such as broccoli, lettuce, carrots,…

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Summary Transitioning a raised bed from summer crops to fall vegetables involves three steps: clearing spent summer plants, refreshing the raised bed soil, and selecting cool-season crops suited…

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Summary Watering a Florida garden in summer requires reading both the sky and the soil. Rain often supplies enough moisture during the wet season, but overwatering causes real…

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