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Former Selby interns give free guest lectures on March 30
During the week of March 29-April 2, three former Selby Gardens Interns, all current Ph.D. candidates at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (one of the top botany schools in the world), will be...
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South Florida Gardening 101: Bulbs for South Florida gardens
If you have heard that you can't grow bulbs in South Florida, you heard wrong. There are many bulbs that can be grown here, and many have already bloomed, or are just beginning to. Others are barely...
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Florida Gardening 101: Bulbs - Crinums (Photos)
Crinum (pronounced Krye-num), also called crinum lilies, are some of the showiest, and easiest bulbs to grow in South Florida. A member of the Amaryllis family, they are almost self-sufficient. They...
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Florida Gardening 101: What to do in May in the South Florida Garden
May is a stressful month on most plants. The hottest, driest month before the summer rains start in June, the main chore is to water, water, water! Early morning watering is best, because leaving...
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Garden Junk: Decorating with Tossaways
One man's trash is another man's treasure, and that is exactly what "garden junk" is all about. "Garden junking" is using items you would normally send to the dump as decor in...
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Florida Gardening 101: What to do in June in the South Florida garden
June is the beginning of the rainy season. It's hot, humid, and wet, as there are usually rainstorms every afternoon. Heat indexes can get into the triple digits during midday, and the air can feel...
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Tropical leaf vegetables for South Florida gardens (Photos)
Looking for something new and exciting for your landscape and diet? Missing your winter greens? Try growing some tropical leaf vegetables. There are several leaf vegetables that thrive during the...
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Hurricane Preparedness 101: What to put in your hurricane disaster kit
South Florida gardeners worry about their gardens during hurricanes, but gardens can be restored and damage repaired. First, save your own life. As I write this in July 2010, there is a long string of...
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Interview with Jim Bixler, Chief Gardener for Third Street South in Naples...
Third Street South in Naples, FL is a sight to behold. From the Third Street website:"Next to the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, the 19th century Naples Pier, and the colorful original beach cottages,...
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South Florida Gardening Examiner collaboration with Miami Gardening Examiner
When the South Florida Gardening column was first started, there was no Tampa Bay Examiner, and we were placed in Miami. Since we now have a wonderful Miami Gardening Examiner, Robert Bornstein, we...
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I have created a poll designed to tell me what it is my readers really want to read. Please feel free to leave a comment with further info, or to request something that is not included in the poll...
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Florida Gardening 101: What to do in August (Photos)
You only need one word to describe August in the South Florida garden....HOT! Still, even with the almost unbearable heat, there are things that can be done. Planting and Maintenance This is a great...
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Florida Gardening 101: How to recognize and treat calcium deficiency in...
You may grow your own vegetables for many reasons: to avoid chemicals on food, to save money, to reduce your carbon footprint, or simply because it brings you happiness to be able to provide for...
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Five Indoor Plants to Grow Outdoors in South Florida
A wonderful thing about gardening in South Florida is that many of your favorite indoor plants from northern climes can be grown outdoors. While many of the tropicals require shade, some thrive in the...
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Vegetables to plant in August in South Florida
While most vegetables can't be planted until September in South Florida, there are a few that can still be planted in August to get a jump start on your fall/winter garden. According the the...
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These Herbs Give Edible Seeds and Leaves (Photos)
Growing herbs in South Florida can be a joyful experience. During the cooler, drier fall and winter months, herbs thrive in our sub-tropical climate. Imagine having fresh herbs straight from your...
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South Florida Gardening 101: Vegetables to Plant in September
September is the beginning of the fall/winter gardening season in Florida. It is the month that South Florida gardeners plant most of their vegetables, and corresponds to April in more temperate...
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Florida Gardening 101: Give your South Florida garden a fall makeover
South Florida gardening seasons are reversed; fall is roughly equivalent to spring in most parts of the country. September is the beginning of the fall gardening season in South Florida, and the time...
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The Return of the Great Blue Heron (Photos)
I am blessed to have a drainage swale behind my house, and in the summer, some amazing birds visit me. I was out pulling weeds in the back yard today when I spotted a visitor I hadn't seen...
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When Gardening Goes Wrong: Problems with Free County Compost and Mulch
Gardening in South Florida can seem like punishment some days. Sometimes, despite all your best effort, something dies. Something important. Something you loved. You can try to save it, but it hardly...
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