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Late Summer Care for a Pollinator Garden in Northeast Florida (Zone 9b)
Key takeaways Late summer challenges Northeast Florida pollinator gardens because heat, humidity, and a mid-season nectar lull can push bees and butterflies elsewhere for food. This guide covers three levers that keep a Zone 9b garden active from August through fall: native late-season bloomers, sustained water and shelter, and organic habitat. Spring in Northeast Florida … [Read more...] about Late Summer Care for a Pollinator Garden in Northeast Florida (Zone 9b)
Seed Saving in Florida: What to Collect From Your Summer Garden Now
Summary Seed saving in Florida gives gardeners a window each summer to collect locally adapted seeds. Crops like Everglades tomatoes, Datil peppers, southern peas, okra, and Seminole pumpkin reach peak maturity from July through September. Timing and storage make the difference between viable seeds and wasted effort. Generic seed packets sold nationwide often disappoint … [Read more...] about Seed Saving in Florida: What to Collect From Your Summer Garden Now
What’s Ready in My August Florida Garden
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 of Thai eggplant that just won't quit — even in Florida's brutal heat and humidity. In this video: Harvesting Puerto Rican black beans (and learning the timing to avoid mildew)Dealing with pickleworm … [Read more...] about What’s Ready in My August Florida Garden
My Cedar Garden Bed Bottomed Out — Now What? #gardenfails
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 happened, why it happened, and how I rescued 18-month-old garlic chives before it was too late. This cedar elevated bed was sent to me a few years ago to test — that company no longer sells this style, so this isn't a … [Read more...] about My Cedar Garden Bed Bottomed Out — Now What? #gardenfails