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
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My Cedar Garden Bed Bottomed Out — Now What? #gardenfails
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
What to Start From Seed in August for a Fall Garden in Northeast Florida
Key Takeaways Northeast Florida gardeners can build a productive fall garden by starting seeds indoors in August, timed for the region's second growing season. Cool-season vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, kale, and lettuce need protection from late-summer heat, while tomatoes, peppers, and beans can still produce a final harvest before Zone 9A/9B's mid-November … [Read more...] about What to Start From Seed in August for a Fall Garden in Northeast Florida
August Gardening in Florida: What Not to Do This Month
Summary August gardening in Florida is not the time to follow spring rules. Peak heat, tropical rainfall, and the height of hurricane season all raise the stakes for common mistakes. Skipping four costly ones (planting cool-season crops outdoors too early, watering on a fixed schedule, over-fertilizing or over-pruning, and ignoring pest and storm monitoring) protects the … [Read more...] about August Gardening in Florida: What Not to Do This Month
What Do I Do With All This FOOD? Summer Bounty LIVE – Michelle In The Meadow
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