The Florida Gardener

We had a listener write in with the following question: Can you talk about plants that are frost tolerant. With climate change, I fear colder than normal weather is going to be the norm. I live in Vero Beach Florida and...

I brought a Moth Orchid home. Now what? Orchids are a huge diverse family of plants. Learn how to care for your grocery store orchid while also gaining a deeper understanding of the family Orchidaceae as a whole...

We had a listener in SW Florida write in with a couple questions. "I'm struggling to find reliable sources of gardening advice. I'm getting lots of suggestions of things to try, but the advice is not consistent, and I...

I’ve had a few folks reach out inquiring about how I started my gardening business - some of you are even interested in starting your own! So, I decided to dedicate an entire episode to this. I hope you enjoy. SAY HI...

This is a new segment where listeners can write in with garden and houseplant questions. Today's patient is a 30-year old houseplant (ficus elastica). Unfortunately, this little lady is not doing well and her parents...

Ready for your 5 minutes of fame? Send in your garden and house plant questions! Potted, in ground, cut flower, dish garden. If it relates to Florida gardening or interior plants I would love to try and help. No...

We are back for Part 2! If you want to keep the conversation going, I encourage you to connect with Bailey. He’s planning a third trip to Florida, this winter. If you have a neat spot he should check out whether it’s a...

I couldn’t be more excited to share that we had our very first guest on the Florida Gardener Podcast! Bailey is head gardener at an 19th century estate in Dorset, England. We got to talking because believe it or not...

Always consult with your HOA prior to make any changes to your landscape. I do not provide legal advice. This episode is for entertainment purposes only. 🌼 Let’s Connect: RootsRedefined.com

Host plants discussed: ​dutchman’s pipevine (Aristolochia tomentosa or Aristolochia macrophylla) Host plant for Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly and Polydamas Swallowtail Butterfly do not plant Aristolochia gigantea for a...

How do wildflowers manage to bloom on roadsides? How does an oak canopy spread out 100ft in the undisturbed depths of the quiet woods? How did Florida's native american tribes successfully grow and harvest seminole...

Today is all about transporting yourself to seaside serenity by creating your very own coastal landscape! Groundcovers & Flowers 1. Blue Daze (Evolvulus), Salt Tolerance: High 2. Oyster Plant (Tradescantia spathacea)...

The warmer weather can increase pest pressure in our gardens. But something we don’t talk about often enough is how it can also increase the amount of beneficial predatory insects that visit our yards. Today we are...

Vines are so versatile - whether you want to make a statement in a large planter, fill a hanging basket by the front door, maximize impact in a small space with vertical interest, or maybe its a little privacy you...

Opening up and sharing it all...Roots is headed into its fourth year! It's been a wild ride, and I have a ton to share about the gardening business. This episode is going to be a combination of helpful tips for you in...