Come along on a real garden harvest day! I’m picking Puerto Rican black beans before they go too dark, fighting pickleworms in my cucumbers, and pulling an abundance…

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I walked outside and something looked off — turns out the bottom of my elevated cedar garden bed had completely collapsed. In this video I show you what…

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Summer Bounty is rolling in — tonight we’ll talk about what to do with all that FOOD! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJgClCavoI4 Support for Michelle in the Meadow If you’re interested in…

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Key Takeaways Organic mulch and steady watering protect roots from summer heat and uneven moisture. Frequent harvesting helps okra, beans, cucumbers, squash, and other crops continue producing. Compost…

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Summary Composting in Florida summer moves faster than composting in cooler climates because sustained heat, humidity, and afternoon rain accelerate microbial activity. Most Northeast Florida households already have…

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Summary Young native plants still need attentive summer care while their roots spread beyond the original planting area. Consistent moisture, correct mulch placement, and early stress checks can…

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Can you reset a raised garden bed in the middle of summer without starting from scratch? If you’re gardening in Florida — or anywhere with a long growing…

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