Gardening

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

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

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

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

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