Cultivating an Organic Garden Ecosystem in Northeast Florida

Cultivating an Organic Garden Ecosystem in Northeast Florida

Summary An organic garden ecosystem in Northeast Florida combines healthy living soil, native plant diversity, and beneficial wildlife to create a self-sustaining landscape. The warm, humid Zone 9B/9B climate supports year-round ecosystem gardening when gardeners...
The Joy of Slow Gardening: Finding Peace in Your Backyard

The Joy of Slow Gardening: Finding Peace in Your Backyard

Summary Slow gardening is a gentle approach that values presence, observation, and enjoyment over speed and output. This philosophy invites gardeners to notice the small moments, work with the seasons, and turn everyday backyard time into a calm, rewarding practice....
Garden tour that doesn’t look like the magazines

Garden tour that doesn’t look like the magazines

Take a June garden tour to see how a spontaneous approach to planting can still produce a thriving backyard space. See what is working. This video offers a candid look at my garden during the month of June. Whether you are a beginner or just looking for realistic...
Refreshing Garden Beds in Florida After a Long, Hot Summer

Refreshing Garden Beds in Florida After a Long, Hot Summer

Key takeaways Refreshing garden beds in Florida means clearing out spent summer plants, rebuilding depleted sandy soil with compost and other organic matter, and timing the work for the cooler fall planting window. Done in early fall, this reset sets Zone 9 gardens up...