Gardening

Key takeaways Florida summers are tough on a vegetable garden. By June, many spring crops have faded, and the beds sit bare under heavy heat and afternoon storms. Empty soil bakes hard, washes away in the rain, and fills with weeds within weeks. There is a simpler path. In Florida, summer cover crops give those open beds a job to do, and two of the easiest choices are … [Read more...] about Summer Cover Crops for Florida Gardens: Cowpeas and Sunn Hemp for Empty Beds

Key takeaways Natural summer pest control relies on healthy soil, the right plant choices, and gentle organic treatments. These habits keep summer pests in check in a hot Florida garden, using only natural methods. Florida summers test every gardener. Heat, humidity, and steady rain let aphids, hornworms, and whiteflies multiply fast. The good news is that natural summer … [Read more...] about Natural Summer Pest Control for Florida Gardens

We didn't get April showers this year — but the May garden didn't get the memo. 🌸 No talking. No cuts. Just 12 minutes of the meadow in full late spring glory — and every corner I don't usually show you. This is a one-shot silent walk through Michelle in the Meadow in May — behind the raised beds, along the waterway, through the hidden paths between beds, and past … [Read more...] about We Didn’t Get April Showers — But Look at These May Flowers 🌸 | Silent Garden Tour

Michelle in the Meadow tagged products below. Learn more: Epic Garden Watering System: Starter Kit Limited shipping areasEpic Garden Watering System: Expansion Kit Limited shipping areas 🛒 Shop Epic Gardening Memorial Day Sale — Ends May 28:https://michelleinthemeadow.com/epicUse code MEADOW at checkout for up to 45% total savings #epicgardening … [Read more...] about My Irrigation Worries Are OVER (almost). ‪@epicgardening‬

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