Composting can seem daunting to beginners, but it is really easy once you get started. So, composting newbies, read on! You can do it! Making a pile of food scraps and whatnot in your yard ON PURPOSE can seem a little intimidating but I assure you, it’s really quite intuitive once you get started andContinue reading “Composting For Newbies”
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Urban Homestead Beginner
It’s no secret that the CO-VID pandemic prompted a lot of folks to start gardens. Some people were concerned about the food supply – crops were unharvested, rotting in the field. Grocery shelves were empty. Others were trying to find a socially distant past time to keep themselves and the kids busy out of theContinue reading “Urban Homestead Beginner”
Garden Projects for Kids
You can expose children to gardening even if you don’t have much space. Your space doesn’t actually need to be outdoors. A sunny window or corner on the front porch can be just enough sun to light up young eyes to the magic of growing. While plants themselves are pretty great, you can jazz itContinue reading “Garden Projects for Kids”
What to Plant in August
When people tell you “nothing grows in Florida summers” don’t listen! There are so many delicious and easy-to-grow crops that you can enjoy this time of year, and it’s the perfect time to begin planning and planting for your fall Florida garden. The key to any productive garden is a good foundation. Healthy soil willContinue reading “What to Plant in August”
Cocoplum Jam
Several years ago, I became fascinated with this landscape plant that I bought on a whim, red-tipped cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco). I didn’t really know much about it other than that it was a Florida native shrub with pretty leaves that produced fruit I could eat. After a while, it produced so much fruit, that IContinue reading “Cocoplum Jam”