We grow lots of plants on our 2.6-acre property in zone 9b Florida, and each variety has been chosen for a specific reason. Some plants are grown for the food they provide, others are grown to support local wildlife and the rest are grown for their special abilities to improve the soil. As much as…
We are grateful for all the fascinating insects and critters we find in our Florida garden! Without insects, our whole ecosystem would be out of whack – and would collapse. They pollinate the flowers that allow our food to grow, they serve as food for birds, reptiles, and mammals and they break down organic matter…
Trillions of microscopic critters live in the soil, and break down the organic matter and turn it into nutrient-rich waste to improve your soil, one little spec at a time, just like Earthworms do. If you can feed these little guys, you will have amazing soil which yields healthy plants. It is the most important…
I’m not scared to admit it. I’m a rain barrel addict. I have one on every gutter, and every time I see an IBC container, I get jealous. I want one. I want some. I want lots of them…I want to daisy chain them together and have an endless supply of water. I use the…