FL Gardening Basics

If you are new to gardening in Florida, you are not alone. One of the biggest reasons people struggle is because most gardening advice online is written for other parts of the country. In many states, people plant tomatoes in late spring and harvest all summer. In Florida, tomatoes are often planted in winter or very early spring. Florida’s heat, humidity, sandy soil, and long growing season make gardening different. The good news is that once you understand the basics, Flori

If you are new to gardening in South Florida, April can feel confusing. Most gardening advice online talks about planting tomatoes, lettuce, and broccoli in spring. But by April in South Florida, those cool-season crops are usually already struggling. Instead, April is the time to shift into vegetables and plants that actually like heat, humidity, and long days. If you work with the season instead of fighting it, April can be one of the best months to plant. Vegetables to Pla

Tomatoes are one of the most frustrating vegetables to grow in Florida. Most gardening advice online comes from cooler states where tomatoes can grow all summer long. But in Florida, tomatoes often struggle because of our heat, humidity, pests, and diseases . If your tomato plants keep dying, it does not mean you are bad at gardening. It usually means you are trying to grow them like you would somewhere else. Here are the biggest reasons tomatoes fail in Florida — and what to

Whether you call them seedlings, starts, plugs, or transplants. Many gardening enthusiasts advocate for starting plants from seeds, citing cost-effectiveness and a sense of accomplishment. However, as someone who has navigated the trials and tribulations of gardening, I propose a different approach. Here are five compelling reasons why beginners should opt for garden starts—pre-established plants that have already sprouted from seeds—instead of embarking on the seed-to-plant