As my at-home-hobby grows, I am finding like minded people not just in my town but all over the US. I am now branching out and selling or trading to carnivorous plant collectors in different states. Which brought me to...Continue reading
Johnnie Hagin’s Gardens
Like many great plant friendships, I was introduced to Johnnie Hagin by another plant friend, Demi Stearns. Johnnie lives a block away from my Tampa home. Her yard is the size of a small city plot, but her yard is...Continue reading
Tampa Bae Plants: Bringing Plant People Together
I first met Michelle Faught, founder of Tampa Bae Plants, standing in a 50-person queue at a local nursery. The participants had all brought at least three plant clippings and were rotating in an orderly manner to get their new...Continue reading
Successful Squash: Chayote
After six years of living in Florida I have come to realization that I will not be producing huge yields of yellow squash and green zucchini. If I am going to be successful in squash production, I will have to...Continue reading
Philodendron Fanatic – Josh Caraballo
Josh Caraballo has had a passion for the environment, animals, and plants his entire life. Recently he has become a philodendron fanatic. At dinner, on more than one occasion, he has had to check his phone multiple times to see...Continue reading
Bringing the Outdoors In: 20 Plants To Grow Indoors
As a transplant from the North, I find the line between indoor and outdoor plants a blur. Scheffleras, palms and bromeliads flourish in the Florida landscape, while in New York they were only thought of as house plants. Below is...Continue reading
Wildlife and Roses: Lindy and Gil Sanchez
“There is a lot of wildlife in this yard,” Gil Sanchez tells me as I enter his backyard. I initially wanted to visit his backyard after hearing him speak at a Master Gardener talk at a local library. His talk...Continue reading
Tampa’s Sustainable Living Project
I try to be conscientious in all my habits. From using less plastics, to less electricity, I am in a constant search of how to reduce my carbon footprint. One positive impact we can make as gardeners is growing our...Continue reading
Virginia Overstreet Promotes Pollinators In Her Backyard Gardens
“It’s funny, I spend some time out here doing things that I need to do,” Virginia Overstreet says in her Sylvania, Georgia accent, “Then I’ll come out here with no to-do list and before I know it I’ll spend 3...Continue reading
Jazzed Up Garden
Jazz is a culmination of American philosophy and musical styles. Started in the early 1900s, jazz is the quintessential music of the U.S. From its origins in New Orleans and through its many variations, jazz remains a trademark of American...Continue reading