Key Takeaways Northeast Florida gardeners can build a productive fall garden by starting seeds indoors in August, timed for the region's second growing season. Cool-season vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, kale, and lettuce need protection from late-summer heat, while tomatoes, peppers, and beans can still produce a final harvest before Zone 9A/9B's mid-November … [Read more...] about What to Start From Seed in August for a Fall Garden in Northeast Florida
August Gardening in Florida: What Not to Do This Month
Summary August gardening in Florida is not the time to follow spring rules. Peak heat, tropical rainfall, and the height of hurricane season all raise the stakes for common mistakes. Skipping four costly ones (planting cool-season crops outdoors too early, watering on a fixed schedule, over-fertilizing or over-pruning, and ignoring pest and storm monitoring) protects the … [Read more...] about August Gardening in Florida: What Not to Do This Month
What Do I Do With All This FOOD? Summer Bounty LIVE – Michelle In The Meadow
Summer Bounty is rolling in -- tonight we'll talk about what to do with all that FOOD! Support for Michelle in the Meadow If you're interested in any of the products we show on this channel, you can use the links below to find them and make a purchase. These links are affiliate links, which means I'll earn a small commission when you make a purchase. These … [Read more...] about What Do I Do With All This FOOD? Summer Bounty LIVE – Michelle In The Meadow
How to Extend the Harvest of Summer Vegetables Naturally
Key Takeaways Summer vegetables often slow down during the hottest part of the season. In Northeast Florida, high temperatures, strong sunlight, humid air, and irregular rainfall can place extra stress on established plants. These conditions may reduce flowering, interfere with fruit development, and leave gardeners wondering whether productive crops should be … [Read more...] about How to Extend the Harvest of Summer Vegetables Naturally
Composting in Florida Summer: Easy Ingredients You Already Have at Home
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 the two categories every pile needs: nitrogen-rich greens from the kitchen and carbon-rich browns from the yard. Turning these everyday materials into finished … [Read more...] about Composting in Florida Summer: Easy Ingredients You Already Have at Home