Gardening

Key takeaways Fall opens the main growing season in Northeast Florida's Zone 9B, so the real work begins in late summer and early fall. Clearing spent beds and rebuilding soil with compost and mulch gives new plants healthy roots before winter. Cool-season vegetables, native plants, and pollinator flowers all establish well during fall planting. Fall planting in Northeast … [Read more...] about Fall Planting in Northeast Florida: How to Prep Your Zone 9B Garden

Key takeaways Refreshing garden beds in Florida means clearing out spent summer plants, rebuilding depleted sandy soil with compost and other organic matter, and timing the work for the cooler fall planting window. Done in early fall, this reset sets Zone 9 gardens up for a productive cool season. A long Florida summer is hard on a garden. By September, many beds look … [Read more...] about Refreshing Garden Beds in Florida After a Long, Hot Summer

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Key takeaways Many gardeners want to know why tomatoes stop producing in heat. High summer temperatures cause tomato flowers to drop before they set fruit. The damage often begins weeks before the vines look bare. A few organic changes next season can restore a healthy harvest. A tomato plant can look healthy and still refuse to fruit. The leaves stay green, new flowers … [Read more...] about Why Tomatoes Stop Producing in Heat, and What to Do Next Season

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