Plant can nourish the body as well as the soul. Here are some gardening tips and gardens to visit. As the price of food goes through the roof, growing your own can help.
St. Johns Botanical Garden is worth the short drive from downtown St. Augustine, FL.
St. Johns Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve
My collards are doing well. If you're looking for a winter crop these Georgia Southern Collards are a good choice. A little freeze helps make them less bitter. Be sure to wash well and cook for about 45 minutes.
1000+ Georgia Southern Collard Greens Seeds
I grew some of this bantam corn last year and it did well. Tasty and sweet. I'm thinking about my spring garden already.
Old Farmer's Almanac Heirloom Sweet Corn Seeds
I loved visiting Kanapaha Botanical Gardens in Gainesville, FL. It is the place to see Florida’s native flora and more. The Azalea Garden is fantastic. They have the largest herb garden in the Southeast, and Florida’s largest bamboo garden.
Glorious Gainesville Getaway
My winter crop of carrots are looking good. Hopefully' I'll have some fresh ones ready to eat in a few weeks.
1000 Tendersweet Carrot Seeds - Heirloom, Non-GMO
I always keep basil, oregano, rosemary, and chives growing. Sometimes I use other herbs but those ar my staples. Anything wiht tomatoes loves basil. Potatoes gain a new dimention with rosemary. If you'r cooking Italian, oregano is a must have. Lots o...
Seed Needs Italian Herb Seed Packet Collection
One way to know you are getting good safe produce with minimum necessary pesticides is seeing the family that grows the produce living surrounded by their orchards. Owners, Jennifer and Andy Futch and their four children, live and work there and enjo...
R and A Orchards
Sometimes an old appliance or other household item can be recycled to hold your plants. I had an old stove I recycled. It lasted for years.
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This garden is beautiful anytime of year, but at Christmas, it's spectacular. It made me feel so peaceful I hated to leave.
Swim Through a Garden of Lights
We all know Pittsburg has lots to see and do but for more of nature’s beauty, head to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. I was amazed at the variety. It is more than just flowers, the first glimpse of the conservatory is like finding yourself...
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It's never too early to think about planting flowers in your garden.