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Many of today’s kids might be surprised to find that they like getting dirty and, with some planning, the whole family can have a fantastic time gardening. Even if you have a small area to use, you’ll still be able to squeeze in some attractive vegetable crops that should keep the kids interested. By Ginny Stibolt |
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Florida is a paradise with its warm weather and abundance of beaches, rivers, springs and lakes; but sometimes there’s trouble in paradise. By Ginny Stibolt |
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With its exotic vegetation and primaeval vistas, McKee Botanical Garden has inspired generations of fashion and landscape photographers. |
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What would the Florida landscape be without our palms? Those gracefully curved trunks and topknots of fronds are mainstays of any tropical setting. By Ginny Stibolt |
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Without fungi, we’d be in a heap of trouble—literally. By Ginny Stibolt |
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There are quite a few bromeliads that grow well in Vero Beach, and once in place will require very little care. By Ginny Stibolt |
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While not all garden lore has been proven invalid, many old myths are blithely passed along by today’s gardening experts. By Ginny Stibolt |
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Rosemary (Rosmarinus officianalis) is a winter-blooming shrub that grows well throughout Florida. That alone makes it a great choice for your garden. But like a talented actor, rosemary plays multiple roles. It brightens your drought-tolerant landscape, adds flavor to your cooking and aroma to your potpourri. Rosemary has been immortalized in song and classic literature, plus it plays a part in a charming legend of Christmas. By Ginny Stibolt |
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Grasses and grass-like plants abound in Florida and many are important as crops, habitat, lawns, and garden plants. The majority of these plants have wind-pollinated flowers, which means that they don’t need colorful petals, nectar or scents to attract insects. Even without these showy flower features, many grasses and grass-like plants can still make a significant and lush statement in your landscape. By Ginny Stibolt |
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We here in Florida are fortunate that we can grow cool-weather vegetables right through the winter. It’s a good feeling that when you harvest your own produce, you know how it’s been treated from seed to table. By Ginny Stibolt |
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Florida does not have an arid climate, but with a seven-month long dry season, it can feel like a desert. By Ginny Stibolt |
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94-year-old Beverly Graves is still bemused by the Hall of Fame award recently presented to her by the Garden Club of Indian River County.
Photography By Kathryn Smith |
