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Finally The Comfrey is Planted — Time for More Garden Projects | VLOG

August 10, 2025 by Michelle Leave a Comment

In this video I wrap up planting comfrey in the South wall garden, and then share with you the innumerable projects I have growing on around here. If you want to plant comfrey in your garden, I've also included some information from Google and Gemini AI. Comfrey is a truly remarkable plant that serves as a living, self-maintaining fertilizer factory for your garden. … [Read more...] about Finally The Comfrey is Planted — Time for More Garden Projects | VLOG

Perennial Vegetables That Keep Producing in Zone 9B

August 8, 2025 by Michelle Leave a Comment

Perennial vegetables grow back year after year without replanting. Once established, they continue to provide food with less effort than annual crops. In Northeast Florida Zone 9B, the long growing season and mild winters create the perfect environment for many perennial vegetables. These plants thrive in heat, handle seasonal rains, and keep producing even when annual … [Read more...] about Perennial Vegetables That Keep Producing in Zone 9B

Why Raised Beds Are a Game-Changer for Florida Gardeners

August 5, 2025 by Michelle Leave a Comment

Florida gardeners face unique challenges. The soil is often sandy, low in nutrients, and quick to dry out. Heavy summer rains can flood plants, while weeds grow fast in the warm climate. Raised beds give gardeners an advantage by creating controlled spaces that improve soil, manage drainage, and reduce weed pressure. In Northeast Florida, where sudden downpours can wash away … [Read more...] about Why Raised Beds Are a Game-Changer for Florida Gardeners

Fall Seed Haul – Live at 7PM EDT – August Monthly Live

August 3, 2025 by Michelle Leave a Comment

On this live I'll be sharing some of the new seeds I've purchased to plant out my fall garden in Zone 9B in Northeast Florida. Hope you'll join us. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/56849355... … [Read more...] about Fall Seed Haul – Live at 7PM EDT – August Monthly Live

Zero-Waste Gardening: Turning Scraps and Weeds into Assets

July 31, 2025 by Michelle Leave a Comment

Gardening in harmony with nature doesn’t just mean growing beautiful plants — it’s also about reducing what we throw away. In a meadow garden in Northeast Florida, practicing zero-waste gardening allows us to repurpose scraps, weeds, and garden clippings into powerful assets for the soil, pollinators, and local wildlife. Instead of tossing leaves, trimmings, or food scraps, … [Read more...] about Zero-Waste Gardening: Turning Scraps and Weeds into Assets

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The Messy Garden Question: How Much Cleanup Does a Pollinator Garden in Northeast Florida Really Need?

May 9, 2026 By Michelle

Key takeaways A pollinator garden in Northeast Florida performs best with selective, not blanket, cleanup. Zone … [Read More...] about The Messy Garden Question: How Much Cleanup Does a Pollinator Garden in Northeast Florida Really Need?

Turn Fallen Leaves Into Garden Gold: A Simple Guide to Leaf Mulch for Gardens

May 6, 2026 By Michelle

Summary Fallen leaves are a free, high-value garden resource that improves soil structure, feeds soil biology, and … [Read More...] about Turn Fallen Leaves Into Garden Gold: A Simple Guide to Leaf Mulch for Gardens

Summer Vegetables in September: Which Crops Should Stay and Which Should Go

August 29, 2026 By Michelle

Summary Summer vegetables in September fall into two clear groups for Zone 9 gardens. Heat-tolerant crops like okra, … [Read More...] about Summer Vegetables in September: Which Crops Should Stay and Which Should Go

The Second Growing Season: Why Fall Vegetable Gardening in Northeast Florida Beats Spring

August 26, 2026 By Michelle

Key takeaways: Many gardeners in Northeast Florida still treat spring as the default planting season, a habit … [Read More...] about The Second Growing Season: Why Fall Vegetable Gardening in Northeast Florida Beats Spring

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