Tag: gardening in NW Florida
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What’s Blooming July ’26
Wax mallow Malvaviscus arboreus Ironweed Vernonia sp. Disney ginger Hedychium coccineum ‘Disney’ Garden phlox Phlox paniculata Pineland hibiscus Hibiscus aculeatus
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July 2026 Newsletter
It must be July — the firecracker plants – just like fireworks, are sending up bright red blooms in a graceful arc. Firecracker plant (Russelia equisetifolmis) is a hardy perennial in our area, coming back every year after the winter freezes. The light green foliage is very fine and grass-like, adding texture, movement and color…
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What’s Blooming June ’26
Stoke’s astor Stokesia laevis Red sage Salvia coccinea Seashore mallow Kosteletzkya pentacarpos Indigo spires Salvia x longispicata x farinacea Dune sunflower Helianthus debilis
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June 2026 Newsletter
For a while towards the end of May, it seemed like summer might gradually move in. But June 1st brought a temperature in the high eighties, and high humidity. Then a day later, we had cooler, drier conditions. Summer may be playing hide-n-seek, but it will definitely arrive! Our heat comes from our proximity to…
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Spring Gardening in NW Florida – Presentation
We live and garden in a beautiful place! Springtime in in Northwest Florida brings many garden possibilities! Join us to learn how to incorporate some of these possibilities into your garden, from vegetable and herb gardens to butterfly and habitat gardens; from colorful flower beds to shady serenity gardens. We will discuss soil amendments and…
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Butterfly Gardening Presentation
Butterfly gardens are beautiful — full of flowers with beautiful butterflies floating above. A butterfly garden is the most rewarding type of garden, giving us an up-close view of their amazing life cycle. Butterfly gardens can be any size, from an acre to a patio container. Join us to learn about the plants that attract…
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What’s Blooming April ’26
Lady Banks Rosa banksiae Red Iris Iris sp. Sparkleberry Vaccinium arboreum Purple Iris Iris sp. Pagoda Dogwood Cornus alternifolia Chives Allium schoenoprasum Comfrey Symphytum officinale
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April 2026 Newsletter
There is so much going on in the garden right now — this newsletter might be the length of a novel. My small pond in the back yard is a “high traffic” area. I’m listening to some very loud frogs in my pond right now. The cacophony started last night and continues. I haven’t counted…
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March 2026 Newsletter
Spring is springing everywhere in my garden! The white baptisia is sending up strong shoots with many white buds at the tips. If you haven’t grown this beautiful native perennial, try it out! The thick stems emerge from a woody root, and in a short period of time, the baptisia grows to about 2’ high…
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Presentation – Propagation
Join us at the Hoe & Hum Garden Club at Saint Francis Church in Gulf Breeze on Feb 11th. Emily will give a hands-on presentation on propagation, including: Starting seeds Planting bulbs and tubers Stem and root cuttings Dividing perennials Just in time for spring gardening! Join us to get information, get dirty, and take…