Partridge pea...partridge pea....partridge pea...and oh yeah! Partridge pea! Native, blooming beautiful yellow flowers like crazy in drought or monsoon (started flowering early June in Citrus County), nitrogen fixer, attracts so many predator bugs from wasps to, host plant for Phoebus butterflies, and itll flower until winter! Excellent plant! I really recommend utilizing it.
Something to consider about lawns or lawn alternatives is bees. If you have a lawn alternative, you will be helping bees (though a wildflower bed will do more). But if you like to walk barefoot through your yard in the evenings or have dogs that like to run, you are also increasing the chance of being stung. My last yard had mimosa growing in the turf area and in 7 years I was stung 3 times, my kids were stung once each and one of my dogs got stung a few times as well. So while I am reducing the amount of lawn in my new yard, I am leaving a fair amount to act as a safe space for bare feet. And before someone jumps on me, yes, if you are working in your garden/yard, you should be wearing proper foot protection. I am purely talking about being leisurely in the garden.
I'm in Brooksville FL (zone 9b). Am I the only one who had their garden die from chemtrails? My garden died the same time my husband was in the garden and got raw eyelids. His dermatologist told him that it wasn't a fungus & was definitely a chemical reaction. My soil is completely organic using chicken manure, kitchen scraps, grass, leaves, & Lactobacillus. But, I also have devastating construction tearing out 10-acres of trees 2 lots over & I got invaded by the bad bugs that the good bugs couldn't keep up with... Love vibes needed sent my way...
Nobody ever talks about leaf, miners…. leaf miners, destroy the greens on all my tomatoes, constantly even my moringa trees and several other plants. What do you do???? Neem oil does nothing
I am getting ready to start potatoes, peppers, and onions to grow in the Fall. I bought True potato seeds, and they take FOREVER to grow into plants large enough to transplant. I need to get some ground cover lawn alternatives too. I don't like mowing and I don't like watering my lawn. I want to save the water for my garden plants and such. I need to check out those videos you made about them again. Stay Cool! 😎
Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge. I just moved to central Florida and found this so helpful. Will be subscribing and liking all your videos ❤
9B Everglades tomatoes are paracorded 8’ High with daily harvest. 2 Serranos I planted from last year have a few peppers and tons of white flowers ready to go. Having my best year so far for minimal work hah.
Interesting! Do you think the line trellis is helping 'tame' the mangled mess of the Everglades? How old are the Everglades, and are they in soil or straight sand?
@@honeybee52000 I use compost manure from Ace. Mangled mess hah thats the perfect description! I wasn’t actually going to string them until I saw it grow into my lawn. This is my second season with Everglades and the 1st time I strung em up, so far growing them vertically is working out.
Lots of good advice. I just finished planting this week in Archer, Florida. The rest of the summer is watching sweet potatoes, peanuts, lady peas and Seminole pumpkins grow out. It's all we can do to keep peppers and okra picked. I'm actually dreading having to start Early Doll tomatoes in late July, but I can't miss fall tomato season.
👍 thanks for the reminder I’m going to order some seeds this weekend Question, does frog fruit have a deep root system? Could I plant that over a septic field? And does it grow well in sand? I’ve heard you mentioned it a few times. I think that’s what I need.😂 I’m going to go back and watch that video that you just suggested I bet you the answers are in your video
*Recommends sun protection*Films a 15 minute video in full sun* 🌞 😅 just teasing you. I love your videos! 🩷🦩🌺 You have helped me so much with my Florida garden! Thank you!
Starting off slow this year, but will ramp up next year. Last month I planted Seminole pumpkins and got a banana tree. This month I’ll plant sunflowers and will transplant pineapples. Question? Are you going to start posting more on TikTok? I saw your channel and followed but it was so small and you haven’t posted in two years. You should be able to grow your channel so much faster there.
Happy Florida Friday morning! In your book and some videos you talk about using your irrigation to water your veg garden. This is your reclaimed water? Do you use it on your fruiting veg plants? Is it not safe to use on things you eat?
Love all the ideas, tips, and tricks! Question for you: in the past, I have grown hibiscus and never had a problem. Now, however, I can’t seem to get them to grow in the ground, and if they live, they don’t flourish. I know they need sun and like a lot of water, but even when they get these, most often I’m left with just a few sticks with very few leaves and flowers. My potted ones seem to do ok, so maybe my soil is not hibiscus friendly? Everything else seems fine.
I just cut my grass and put the cut grass in my beds I saw weeds mixed in it with seeds now I am nervous should I remove the clippings I don’t want weeds to grow in my beds I am in central Florida
I’m new to planting sweet potatoes and collard greens. Do you have any suggestions on where I should purchase the seeds? I live in the Tampa area and I’ll be using an Earth Box.
Hey there! I am actually going to start trying to grow vegetables, just for my own personal use, not my channel. 😉😉. I am going to rely on your channel for the info. I need. I’m so excited to try growing my own food. 💛🩵💛🩵💛🩵💛🩵🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴
I absolutely enjoy you and your videos! Can you talk about grubs in a video? I have progressively lost multiple scarlet black bean plants and, minus trying to dig them up, I just don't know what to do. Also, my coral honeysuckle is struggling, do you have a video specifically about that plant?
I have to ask my Seminole pumpkins look like a regular pumpkin its a perfectly round in shape with the typical top to bottom vertical lines I purchased the seeds on eBay I mean when I look at yours they are knoby and different shapes
Oh my gosh you shared Turks cap and that is the mystery bush that is all over my yard. I had no idea what it was. I thought it was some angels trumpet variety. It’s edible?
Yes. Turks cap is edible. I don’t know that you can make a meal out of it. It is something you can snack on in the garden. Word of warning, you may find ants all in there because they like the nectar too.
I had two papaya trees die recently. They were hollow when they fell over. Have you ever had that happen? Any idea what was the problem? They were on the sunnier side of the house. I'm in central Florida 9b. Thanks.
Partridge pea...partridge pea....partridge pea...and oh yeah! Partridge pea! Native, blooming beautiful yellow flowers like crazy in drought or monsoon (started flowering early June in Citrus County), nitrogen fixer, attracts so many predator bugs from wasps to, host plant for Phoebus butterflies, and itll flower until winter! Excellent plant! I really recommend utilizing it.
We're finally get some rain. Looking forward to not having to water every evening. 😊
Something to consider about lawns or lawn alternatives is bees. If you have a lawn alternative, you will be helping bees (though a wildflower bed will do more). But if you like to walk barefoot through your yard in the evenings or have dogs that like to run, you are also increasing the chance of being stung. My last yard had mimosa growing in the turf area and in 7 years I was stung 3 times, my kids were stung once each and one of my dogs got stung a few times as well. So while I am reducing the amount of lawn in my new yard, I am leaving a fair amount to act as a safe space for bare feet.
And before someone jumps on me, yes, if you are working in your garden/yard, you should be wearing proper foot protection. I am purely talking about being leisurely in the garden.
I love going bare foot and feeling the earth under my feet. I can get stung in my regular (weed) lawn. I can only imagine having a problem like that.
I'm in Brooksville FL (zone 9b).
Am I the only one who had their garden die from chemtrails?
My garden died the same time my husband was in the garden and got raw eyelids. His dermatologist told him that it wasn't a fungus & was definitely a chemical reaction.
My soil is completely organic using chicken manure, kitchen scraps, grass, leaves, & Lactobacillus.
But, I also have devastating construction tearing out 10-acres of trees 2 lots over & I got invaded by the bad bugs that the good bugs couldn't keep up with...
Love vibes needed sent my way...
Nobody ever talks about leaf, miners…. leaf miners, destroy the greens on all my tomatoes, constantly even my moringa trees and several other plants. What do you do????
Neem oil does nothing
I use cpt jack dead bug spray and also pluck off and throw out Impacted leaves
Hi I have a question .whats the best way to treat a peach tree to get more fruit
I have a moringa tree and it is littered with bees everywhere, also makes a good tea
Nice! Love the plants to help the bees.
Just planted my ever-bearing mulberry! Can't wait to continue on my gardening adventures together with you ❤
Yay! Ever bearing Mulberry is going to be amazing! I really hope you enjoy growing and harvesting it as much as I do.
I am getting ready to start potatoes, peppers, and onions to grow in the Fall. I bought True potato seeds, and they take FOREVER to grow into plants large enough to transplant. I need to get some ground cover lawn alternatives too. I don't like mowing and I don't like watering my lawn. I want to save the water for my garden plants and such. I need to check out those videos you made about them again. Stay Cool! 😎
You inspired me to grow Cubanelles (North Central FL) and they are prolific right now! Really like them.
Oh yay! That makes me so happy that they’re working so well for you.
Thanks for your knowledge!
Deltona FL in the house!!
You’re welcome!
CA 9b here but still enjoy your videos very much
Guava grows well
Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge. I just moved to central Florida and found this so helpful. Will be subscribing and liking all your videos ❤
First off, welcome to Central Florida! I hope all my help you have an amazing garden! Best wishes on your gardening adventure.
9B Everglades tomatoes are paracorded 8’ High with daily harvest. 2 Serranos I planted from last year have a few peppers and tons of white flowers ready to go. Having my best year so far for minimal work hah.
Interesting! Do you think the line trellis is helping 'tame' the mangled mess of the Everglades? How old are the Everglades, and are they in soil or straight sand?
@@honeybee52000 I use compost manure from Ace. Mangled mess hah thats the perfect description! I wasn’t actually going to string them until I saw it grow into my lawn. This is my second season with Everglades and the 1st time I strung em up, so far growing them vertically is working out.
New to Flordia (centeral) and your videos have been so helpful!
Lots of good advice. I just finished planting this week in Archer, Florida. The rest of the summer is watching sweet potatoes, peanuts, lady peas and Seminole pumpkins grow out. It's all we can do to keep peppers and okra picked. I'm actually dreading having to start Early Doll tomatoes in late July, but I can't miss fall tomato season.
👍 thanks for the reminder I’m going to order some seeds this weekend
Question, does frog fruit have a deep root system? Could I plant that over a septic field? And does it grow well in sand? I’ve heard you mentioned it a few times. I think that’s what I need.😂
I’m going to go back and watch that video that you just suggested I bet you the answers are in your video
*Recommends sun protection*Films a 15 minute video in full sun* 🌞 😅 just teasing you. I love your videos! 🩷🦩🌺 You have helped me so much with my Florida garden! Thank you!
The irony isn’t lost on me.😂
Excellent instruction! Thank you from Oviedo Florida!
You are a treasure! TY!
Hello 👋🏼 when is the best time to trim a mango tree?
Starting off slow this year, but will ramp up next year. Last month I planted Seminole pumpkins and got a banana tree. This month I’ll plant sunflowers and will transplant pineapples.
Question? Are you going to start posting more on TikTok? I saw your channel and followed but it was so small and you haven’t posted in two years. You should be able to grow your channel so much faster there.
I love your videos. Thank you for sharing you extensive knowledge on Florida gardening. You always answer all of my questions and more!
Love your enthusiasm and garden knowledge. This year is my first time growing luffa. So far I've got 3 on the vines😊.
Happy Florida Friday morning! In your book and some videos you talk about using your irrigation to water your veg garden. This is your reclaimed water? Do you use it on your fruiting veg plants? Is it not safe to use on things you eat?
When can I grow watermelon in central fl and what kind do you think I could grow in a raised bed? Thank you!! 🎉😊
Start now!Sugar Baby or Crimson Sweet does great!
Love all the ideas, tips, and tricks! Question for you: in the past, I have grown hibiscus and never had a problem. Now, however, I can’t seem to get them to grow in the ground, and if they live, they don’t flourish. I know they need sun and like a lot of water, but even when they get these, most often I’m left with just a few sticks with very few leaves and flowers. My potted ones seem to do ok, so maybe my soil is not hibiscus friendly? Everything else seems fine.
Anyone have any advice for keeping slugs and snails off vegetable plants during the rainy season?
Any suggestions for good places to get plants in Broward County? I’m new here, and my father in law is into starting a garden.
I just cut my grass and put the cut grass in my beds I saw weeds mixed in it with seeds now I am nervous should I remove the clippings I don’t want weeds to grow in my beds I am in central Florida
You are the Besttttt!!!!!!!!!!!😊😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m new to planting sweet potatoes and collard greens. Do you have any suggestions on where I should purchase the seeds? I live in the Tampa area and I’ll be using an Earth Box.
Awesome video…thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Hey there! I am actually going to start trying to grow vegetables, just for my own personal use, not my channel. 😉😉. I am going to rely on your channel for the info. I need. I’m so excited to try growing my own food. 💛🩵💛🩵💛🩵💛🩵🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴
My garden is struggling!! There are bugs everywhere eating everything!!!
I absolutely enjoy you and your videos! Can you talk about grubs in a video? I have progressively lost multiple scarlet black bean plants and, minus trying to dig them up, I just don't know what to do. Also, my coral honeysuckle is struggling, do you have a video specifically about that plant?
I have to ask my Seminole pumpkins look like a regular pumpkin its a perfectly round in shape with the typical top to bottom vertical lines I purchased the seeds on eBay I mean when I look at yours they are knoby and different shapes
My seminole pumpkins came out super smooth, too! And really small. I think I planted at the wrong time of year...
I am installing a couple beds of native flowers and shrubs this year. Is now the best time? Or should I wait until after hurricane season?
Oh my gosh you shared Turks cap and that is the mystery bush that is all over my yard. I had no idea what it was. I thought it was some angels trumpet variety. It’s edible?
Yes. Turks cap is edible. I don’t know that you can make a meal out of it. It is something you can snack on in the garden. Word of warning, you may find ants all in there because they like the nectar too.
@@WildFloridian Thank you! I find ants everywhere 😂.
I had two papaya trees die recently. They were hollow when they fell over. Have you ever had that happen? Any idea what was the problem? They were on the sunnier side of the house. I'm in central Florida 9b. Thanks.
Awesome! What zone are you in?
She's in St. Pete, which is zone 10B, I think.
I enjoy most of your content, but not the nannying.