If my family depended on my gardening skills, we'd starve. But I'm continuing to learn and I have had some successes thanks to helpful resources and online advice from the University of Florida and ...

It is beneficial to have the soil pH checked to determine if any amendments are needed. Some local garden centers will do pH tests, and testing is also done at the University of Florida (fees vary).

What is it about a fresh tomato simply sliced with a sprinkle of salt and pepper that taste so good? It may be my southern roots, Granny Cloud’s table of veggies including luscious tomatoes for dinner ...

Hurricane Ian left many Sarasotans with damaged yards and gardens. One thing we can do after the storm is accelerate the healing process of both the soil and our spirits is planting vegetables in our ...

Now is the time to be thinking about planting a spring vegetable garden. One of the first things you will need to do before you plant is to prepare the garden bed. This will involve cleaning out the ...

It is beneficial to have the soil pH checked to determine if any amendments are needed. Some local garden centers will do pH tests. Testing is also done at the University of Florida (fees vary) and ...

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I would love it if every resident grew at least one thing they could eat, even residents who don’t have a yard. It is easy to grow herbs and vegetable plants in containers. We are in the middle of our ...