From Seed to Steep: Growing Hibiscus Tea
There’s something satisfying about pouring a vibrant, ruby-red cup of iced tea that you grew entirely in your back garden….
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Celebrating the Beauty of Florida Native Plants
I thought Florida’s native plants were all green foliage and no color—like a jungle. I was wrong. After 40 years…
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Raised Garden Beds for Organic Gardening
Raised garden beds are the natural partner to the 1970s square foot gardening. Square Foot Gardening literally taught us how…
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The Southern Lawn Project – Year Two
At the start of Florida’s cool winter in 2024, I looked at my southern lawn and, for the first time,…
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The big deep freeze of 2026
February was “heartbreak month” in Florida’s landscapes. It brought us a once-in-a-decade deep freeze. I wondered for the last 60…
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EGO Power 21+ Select Cut Self-Propelled Battery-Powered Mower—A Game Changer for Effortless Lawn Care!
I just started cutting my lawn with the EGO Power 21+ LM2156SP self-propelled battery-powered mower. I was petrified about taking…
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Florida: an Ant Colony’s Paradise
I have a serious ant issue. Our hot, muggy climate and soft, sandy soil is heaven for almost any breed…
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Are You a Good Neighbor? Five Tips for Neighbors
There is a famous insurance company that uses the slogan, “Like a good neighbor,…” and yesterday I got a taste…
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Buying a Lawnmower? Evaluate all options.
I wasn’t planning on buying a lawnmower this summer. I began thinking of my first lawnmower purchase when my lawn…
