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I Almost Ruined This Exotic Ginger | Growing Galangal in Florida
I almost killed my galangal — watch to find out if it survived. 🌿 Epic Gardening Memorial Day Sale (up to 40% off): https://michelleinthemeadow.com/epic — code MEADOW saves you an extra 5% I have a confession. You know how I say no plants without a plan? Well... I bought some galangal, left it in the dark to cure and sprout, and then forgot about it. It dried out. So … [Read more...] about I Almost Ruined This Exotic Ginger | Growing Galangal in Florida
When a Spring Vegetable Garden in Northeast Florida Starts to Struggle: Harvest, Remove, or Give Plants More Time?
Summary A struggling spring vegetable garden in Northeast Florida usually reaches a decision point in late May or June, when heat and humidity outpace what cool-season and early warm-season crops can handle. Gardeners face three paths: harvest what remains at peak quality, remove plants that cannot recover, or give healthy plants more time if they show signs of pushing … [Read more...] about When a Spring Vegetable Garden in Northeast Florida Starts to Struggle: Harvest, Remove, or Give Plants More Time?
The Messy Garden Question: How Much Cleanup Does a Pollinator Garden in Northeast Florida Really Need?
Key takeaways A pollinator garden in Northeast Florida performs best with selective, not blanket, cleanup. Zone 9A/9B's mild winters mean many native bees, butterflies, and moths overwinter in leaf litter and hollow stems. Leaving most debris until spring temperatures stay above 50°F protects habitat, while targeted removal of diseased material keeps plants healthy. The … [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
Summary Fallen leaves are a free, high-value garden resource that improves soil structure, feeds soil biology, and reduces yard waste sent to landfills. Three main methods put them to work: whole-leaf mulching, shredded leaves for faster breakdown, and slow-composted leaf mold as a soil conditioner. Every autumn, American households bag up millions of tons of fallen … [Read more...] about Turn Fallen Leaves Into Garden Gold: A Simple Guide to Leaf Mulch for Gardens