Foliage of a yaupon holly variety (Ilex vomitoria ‘Dodds Cranberry’). See more photos on Trees & Powerlines. (©UF/IFAS, Edward Gilman) Enjoying a warm cup of coffee or tea provides many a gardener with a jolt of energy to start their day. What if you could grow your own caffeine-rich tea leaves right in your… Read more »
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El Niños effect on South Florida this winter
El Niño Typical January-March weather pattern during an El Niño event. Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration You may have heard reports that we’re in an El Niño year, or experiencing an El Niño event. However, you may not know what exactly El Niño is or how it will effect South Florida gardening. It’s a… Read more »
Indoor houseplants, the more you have, the cleaner the air you will breath.
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum), like these in hanging baskets, can also help to clean the air. Houseplants have long been loved as a way to bring some of the warmth and comforts of the outside, natural world indoors. But did you know that the plant on your desk may not just be brightening your day,… Read more »