I bought my first and only dragonfruit at a local Garden Fest five years ago. The Asian vendor knew everything about this unusual cactus, and easily convinced me to give it a try. She specifically told me to plant it next to a trellis, a tall post or a fence since it was [...]
I never really knew the amazing world of topical fruit with all its lively colors and healthy flavors until I moved to Florida. For most of us, our introduction to tropical fruits comes from our travels to tropical regions, and their fresh flavors linger long after we return home. Unfortunately, our access to all these [...]
Every region of the world is blessed with its own native plants that have effortlessly adapted to the local growing conditions. Long before mankind began developing the land, native plants were flourishing amidst fields, deep in the forests and along the riverbanks. Here in the tropics, the trend to “go native” is growing as more [...]
I recently encountered a young couple selling Florida native plants at the local farmer’s market. I was not necessarily on a mission to buy any, but I came home with nine of them. I already had an Elderberry and a Milkweed, and since the price was right for many I had researched, I decided to [...]
Growing and eating fresh garden food is at the top of my list for best life experiences. It is the whole experience of planning and designing the garden, the rewarding labor of planting, the patience in watching it grow and the joy of harvesting the fruits of my labor and patience. It is without a [...]
