Zero-Waste Gardening: Turning Scraps and Weeds into Assets

Zero-Waste Gardening: Turning Scraps and Weeds into Assets

Gardening in harmony with nature doesn’t just mean growing beautiful plants — it’s also about reducing what we throw away. In a meadow garden in Northeast Florida, practicing zero-waste gardening allows us to repurpose scraps, weeds, and garden clippings into powerful...
Natural Pest Control in a Florida Food Garden

Natural Pest Control in a Florida Food Garden

Gardening in Florida is a rewarding experience, especially when you’re growing your own food. But as any gardener knows, the subtropical climate brings not only sunshine and rain—but also an army of hungry pests. Rather than reaching for chemical pesticides, more...
Building a DIY Compost System for Year-Round Fertility

Building a DIY Compost System for Year-Round Fertility

Healthy soil feeds strong plants. Compost builds that soil. In Northeast Florida, composting is one of the best ways to grow native plants and wildflowers without using synthetic fertilizers. A well-built compost system turns everyday garden waste and kitchen scraps...
A Week of Meals from the Garden: Cooking What You Grow in Zone 9B

A Week of Meals from the Garden: Cooking What You Grow in Zone 9B

There’s something magical about stepping into your own garden and gathering the ingredients for a meal. In Zone 9B, particularly in Northeast Florida, a well-designed meadow garden not only brings natural beauty but also offers a bounty of seasonal fruits, vegetables,...
The Imperfect Garden Tour July 2025 – Florida Zone 9B Garden

The Imperfect Garden Tour July 2025 – Florida Zone 9B Garden

It was a hot one this morning. After pulling out the lemongrass (video soon), I decided to grab the camera and get on with the tour. This time we meandered around the whole perimeter checking out what’s growing, what’s flowing, and what we’ve been...