Uses: Fodder Source, Xeriscaping, Fiber Source, Natural Plant Dye, Prevent Erosion on Slopes. Native to: Australia The Flax lily hails all the way from Australia, and was no doubt brought to Florida as an easy to grow ornamental that loves full sun and sand. The variegated variety grows well in shade. Flax lily can be …
Uses : Food, Liquor, Forage, Firewood, Fencing. Native to Mexico. The prickly pear cactus is an amazing little survivor. It is a true cactus and is grown all over the world in dry climates for the leaves and fruit. It has naturalized itself to the scrub forests of West Florida and is as good as …
When starting off with bare gray sad sand, the task can be intimidating. Your big plans for what you would like your garden or food forest to look like seem hard to translate into reality. Even worse, the soft sand can heat up in the hot part of the day, inhibiting growth and germination of …
Gardening in Florida can be a challenge, especially when it comes to managing sandy soil. The hot and humid summers can make it difficult to keep plants healthy and thriving. However, with the right techniques and tools, it is possible to manage a sandy garden through the summer in Florida. In this blog post, we …
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Also, why people say they can’t grow anything in Florida. Florida is known for its beautiful beaches and sunny weather, but its soil is sandy and often nutrient-poor. This can make it difficult to grow certain plants in Florida, but there are a few things that you can do to improve the soil quality of …
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