March 28, 2025
At a glance: Soil needs: Not overly picky about pH, but prefers over 6.5. Tolerant of clay but prefers loam. Likes moist, well-drained soil — does not thrive in poorly-aerated or flooding …
March 19, 2025
At a glance: A bit more……
March 12, 2025
At a glance: Soil needs: Not picky about soil type or pH, but prefers slightly acidic. Can tolerate poorly-drained/waterlogged soils, as well as extremely acidic soils. Water needs: Thrives in moist …
March 2, 2025
At a glance: (most of these are for common sunflower, Helianthus annuus) Soil needs: Accepts many types, but it must be nutrient-rich and well-drained. A very good plant for restoring soil, too. …
March 1, 2025
At a glance: Soil needs: Not picky about soil type, tolerates even very poor soils. Water needs: Moderate. Likes moist soils, and can tolerate periodic flooding. Also drought tolerant, once …
February 18, 2025
At a glance: Soil needs: In the eastern USA, prefers neutral to acidic soils. Accepts many soil types as long as it is well-drained. Water needs: Medium water needs, about 1 inch per week. Sun needs: …
February 18, 2025
At a glance: Soil needs: Not very particular about soil type or pH. Tolerates urban pollution well. Water needs: High water needs. Loves moist soil. Tolerates periodic flooding well. Sun needs: …
July 12, 2020
Here's a highlight of another plant I like to give away: the Firebush. A South Florida native, it's a huge hit among the bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds!
June 28, 2020
The amount of people who are passionate about the environment is growing every day! Sustaining this trend well into the future may rely on staying positive and motivated, instead of being overwhelmed by negativity and helplessness. Personally, updates from The Nature Conservancy are a huge part of what keeps me motivated.
May 7, 2020
When too many of my plants germinate in the garden, I try to give away the seedlings. I just leave them out for any stranger walking by! This time I gave away Senna ligustrina, a native legume with beautiful flowers.
May 1, 2020
I decided it was time to put my gutters to work! I routed the gutter to a rain barrel, built it a sturdy base, and set it up for easy drip irrigation. Just flip the valve to water the garden -- couldn't be easier to operate!
March 26, 2020
A "wild" Amaryllis (Hippeastrum striatum) popped up under my croton! I had no idea this beautiful thing was here, and can't help wondering why it stayed hidden and how it got here...
March 18, 2020
I found some Little Leaf Notchers (Artipus floridanus) on my Barbados Cherry (Malpighia emarginata) tree. They are considered a pest, but after some research, I decided to leave them be. If my yard is a healthy enough ecosystem, other predators should keep them in check. Here's hoping!
March 6, 2020
Monarch butterflies have found my Giant Milkweed (Calotropis gigantea). After plenty of researched, and failed experiments, I've learned this non-native is okay for the environment where I live, and the way to go for me.
February 21, 2020
A little bit of weeds can be a wonderful thing! We let some wildflowers run free in our yard, and the insects love it. Click to read more about which weeds I like, and which I don't.
February 19, 2020
Have you ever spotted baby Ball Moss (Tillandsia recurvata) in the wild? I mean smaller than a few hairs? I finally did! Click to read more...
January 27, 2020
My Eucharist lilies (Eucharis amazonica) are in bloom! These are family heirlooms that have thrived in South Florida for generations... read more to learn how to give them the best chance for success.
March 12, 2025At a glance: Soil needs: Not picky about soil type or pH, but prefers slightly acidic. Can tolerate poorly-drained/waterlogged soils, as well as extremely acidic soils. Water needs: Thrives in moist …
March 2, 2025At a glance: (most of these are for common sunflower, Helianthus annuus) Soil needs: Accepts many types, but it must be nutrient-rich and well-drained. A very good plant for restoring soil, too. …
March 1, 2025At a glance: Soil needs: Not picky about soil type, tolerates even very poor soils. Water needs: Moderate. Likes moist soils, and can tolerate periodic flooding. Also drought tolerant, once …
February 18, 2025At a glance: Soil needs: In the eastern USA, prefers neutral to acidic soils. Accepts many soil types as long as it is well-drained. Water needs: Medium water needs, about 1 inch per week. Sun needs: …
February 18, 2025At a glance: Soil needs: Not very particular about soil type or pH. Tolerates urban pollution well. Water needs: High water needs. Loves moist soil. Tolerates periodic flooding well. Sun needs: …
July 12, 2020Here's a highlight of another plant I like to give away: the Firebush. A South Florida native, it's a huge hit among the bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds!
June 28, 2020The amount of people who are passionate about the environment is growing every day! Sustaining this trend well into the future may rely on staying positive and motivated, instead of being overwhelmed by negativity and helplessness. Personally, updates from The Nature Conservancy are a huge part of what keeps me motivated.
May 7, 2020When too many of my plants germinate in the garden, I try to give away the seedlings. I just leave them out for any stranger walking by! This time I gave away Senna ligustrina, a native legume with beautiful flowers.
May 1, 2020I decided it was time to put my gutters to work! I routed the gutter to a rain barrel, built it a sturdy base, and set it up for easy drip irrigation. Just flip the valve to water the garden -- couldn't be easier to operate!
March 26, 2020A "wild" Amaryllis (Hippeastrum striatum) popped up under my croton! I had no idea this beautiful thing was here, and can't help wondering why it stayed hidden and how it got here...
March 18, 2020I found some Little Leaf Notchers (Artipus floridanus) on my Barbados Cherry (Malpighia emarginata) tree. They are considered a pest, but after some research, I decided to leave them be. If my yard is a healthy enough ecosystem, other predators should keep them in check. Here's hoping!
March 6, 2020Monarch butterflies have found my Giant Milkweed (Calotropis gigantea). After plenty of researched, and failed experiments, I've learned this non-native is okay for the environment where I live, and the way to go for me.
February 21, 2020A little bit of weeds can be a wonderful thing! We let some wildflowers run free in our yard, and the insects love it. Click to read more about which weeds I like, and which I don't.
February 19, 2020Have you ever spotted baby Ball Moss (Tillandsia recurvata) in the wild? I mean smaller than a few hairs? I finally did! Click to read more...
January 27, 2020My Eucharist lilies (Eucharis amazonica) are in bloom! These are family heirlooms that have thrived in South Florida for generations... read more to learn how to give them the best chance for success.