Imperfect Garden Tour May 2023 - Zone 9A Northeast Florida
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Welcome back for another imperfect garden tour. I'm growing in Zone 9A in Northeast Florida, a subtropical climate. We have about 300 growing days between frost dates, and I'm doing all I can to grow as much as I can on my suburban lot, making little improvements every month.
We now have more than 80 fruit trees and shrubs, and for the spring growing season, tomatoes, luffa, peppers, and a few other annuals.
If you want to garden waist high, I am enjoying my Birdies, and Vego raised garden beds, so much so that I became an affiliate for both companies - which means if you click the links I've shared, I'll receive a small commission which helps support the channel - and it doesn't cost you anything extra.
Birdies: michelleinthem.... use the code MEADOW to save 5% off your order.
Vego: michelleinthem... - do look for coupon codes on the website to save a bit more, too.
Growing in Zone 9A in Northeast Florida
Growing in a suburban garden in Zone 9A in Northeast Florida is a delight for gardening enthusiasts, thanks to its semi-tropical climate and favorable weather conditions. This region offers a longer growing season than many other areas, which allows for a wide variety of plants to flourish.
Zone 9A refers to a specific USDA Hardiness Zone that covers various parts of the United States, including Northeast Florida. This region is known for its mild winters and warm, humid summers. The average minimum temperature in Zone 9A ranges from 20°F to 25°F (-6.7°C to -3.9°C). The frost dates in Northeast Florida usually fall between mid-December and mid-February. This means that frosts are relatively infrequent and of short duration, allowing for a longer growing season.
Gardening in Zone 9A in Northeast Florida has its advantages compared to other Zone 9A regions. This area generally experiences more consistent temperatures and humidity levels, which allows for a wider variety of plants to thrive. Additionally, the region's plentiful rainfall helps maintain soil moisture, which is essential for the growth of various plants.
When starting a suburban garden in Northeast Florida, it's essential to select plants that are well-suited to the area's climate. This region is ideal for growing various fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, such as citrus trees, tomatoes, peppers, melons, and azaleas. Native plants are also well-adapted to the local climate and can provide important habitat for wildlife.
The key to a successful garden in this region is understanding the local weather patterns and adjusting your planting schedule accordingly. It's essential to plant frost-sensitive plants after the last frost date and provide them with adequate protection during colder spells. Additionally, it's crucial to select heat-tolerant plants that can withstand the warm, humid summers.
By understanding the climate and frost dates and selecting appropriate plants, you can create a thriving garden that will flourish throughout the year.
About Michelle in the Meadow
We started growing on this property in early 2019. We adopt organic and permaculture practices to turn this 1/4 acre lot into a suburban garden of eating :) Thank you for joining us on the journey.
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Im so proud of your tomatoes
Thank you. Me, too.
Wow those coriopsis really grew well
The pumpkin plants will always give priority to the flowers/seed/fruit
Loving the new intro
Thank you.
Everything is starting to get so green and lush! Looking beautiful!
Thank you. It's starting to show off some. 😉
I'm so jelly of your fig trees 🌳 Thanks for posting the lights! They really do light up your bananas 🍌 Awesome tomatoes.
Aww. Thank you and you're welcome. For Solar, they are super bright. 🍅🍅🍅 ❤️
Oh and good on Momma Meadow for helping out with the wood chips! Thank you!
She's awesome! LOL, Momma Meadow, I love it!
@@michelleinthemeadow well then Momma Meadow she shall be. My mom is the same way. She randomly came over with a watermelon start and some impatiens just yesterday lol
Mom's are awesome!
More sweet potato yay
Aww Japanese maple, girl I am so jealous
Carrot seeds yay
Hello Moose
Smart peach tree cuttings are more likely to give the same quality of fruit as the mother
I am 9a north central Florida so I had to follow.
Welcome John!
Everyone should have a stunning stun bed! In the video, it looks as if the new raised bed is uneven. I'm sure you're not done, I just thought I'd point it in case you didn't see it. 9:53 Pumpkin - maybe shade cloth? I've never grown a pumpkin, so I'm not sure. Bananas look fabulous! That night view is gorgeous! Wow, you've got tomatoes in the beginning of May! Unheard of up here! We're lucky if we see one during the first week of July!
You do the best garden tours, Michelle. Thanks for that!
Thank you. Yup, the beds are not leveled up yet. Soon ;) I'm excited from my head to-matoes.
@@michelleinthemeadow 🤣😂😅🤣
I have seeds from the white and purple agapanthus here on the farm, havent planted them
So sad about the passion fruit loss
🥶 agreed.
Michelle hun, what is the difference between yam and sweet potato? Please
You've inspired a blog post. ✨️
Thanks for asking :). michelleinthemeadow.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-sweet-potato-and-a-yam/
@@michelleinthemeadow thanks for that
@@michelleinthemeadow always glad to be of assistance
Baby figs
Hello baby face