Author Archives: lindleys

October in Florida: Establishing a Cool-Season Vegetable Garden

As summer’s intensity begins to ease, October offers a prime window for central Florida gardeners [...]

Beyond the Jack-O’-Lantern: Creative Uses for Pumpkins

Painted pumpkins, stacked pumpkin towers, and pumpkin planters Pumpkins aren’t just for carving—they’re one of [...]

Pruning Basics: What (and What Not) to Cut Back in Fall

Timing and techniques for shrubs, perennials, and trees in autumn As fall settles into Central [...]

Gardener’s Hotline – Fairy Gardens

Fairy Gardens are miniature plantings in small containers to create unique fantasies for the imagination! [...]

Flip My Florida Yard

Travel to New Smyrna with the Flip crew as they work with the Abich family [...]

Growing Roses in Florida: What You Need to Know

Roses are timeless favorites, but if you’ve tried growing them in Florida, you already know [...]

Central Florida’s Best Herbs to Grow

Few things are more rewarding than stepping outside and snipping fresh herbs for your cooking. [...]

Central Florida’s Best Vegetables to Grow

Gardening in Central Florida is unique because our warm climate gives us two main growing [...]

Top 10 Native Foundation Shrubs for Florida Landscapes

When it comes to landscaping in Florida—especially here in our coastal Zone 10A climate around [...]