As we gear up for the new growing season, here are some essential steps I’m taking in August to set our garden up for success. In the Garden: Soil Health Takes Center Stage Before diving into any gardening tasks, it’s…
Powdery Mildew: Effective Managing Strategies for Miami Gardeners
Our warm climate in Miami provides the perfect environment for plants to thrive year-round. However, trouble in our tropical paradise particularly during the summer often comes in the form of powdery mildew. This common fungal disease can wreak havoc on…
Wrapped Heart Mustard: Growing, Storing and Preserving
Wrapped heart mustard requires cool temperature for heads to form and is quick to bolt in warm weather. The best tasting wrapped heart mustards are ones that grew quickly in fertile soil and kept well watered.
Herbs in a Vietnamese Home Garden
Growing up, I can always count on finding an accompanying plate of “râu sống” and/or “râu thơm” at practically every meal I ever had. The phrase “râu sống” literally translates to raw vegetables. “Râu thơm” is literal for fragrant vegetables….
South Florida Gardening in April
Things to do in a South Florida garden for the month of April Spring time in Miami means appreciating the last of the nice weather before the rain, heat, humidity and bugs settle in for the next six months. In…
Radishes: Growing, Storing and Preserving
Introduction Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus Common Name(s): Garden Radish Flavor Profile: Flavor can vary depending on the variety. It ranges from mild and sweet to spicy, peppery and pungent. Radishes (Raphanus sativus) are a member of the Brassicaceae family and…
10 Steps to Growing Ginger from Store Bought Rhizomes
Ginger is one of the oldest known herbs and is best known for its pungent aroma and spicy flavor. Let’s grow some ginger from store bought rhizomes.
South Florida Gardening in March
The sun is slowly peeking up from behind our neighbor’s roof and the birds are already harping at each other in our garden. I made the girls their breakfast and have a few minutes to write a little before the…
