The Florida Gardener
by rootsredefined
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EP 38: FLOWERS for the FALL Container Garden | Low Effort Bloomers…
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About this podcast
When it comes to gardening, Florida may as well be its own country.
Our subtropical to tropical environment hosts a diverse variety of plants, BUT you may have to throw much of what you know out the window because what the rest of North America is doing doesn’t always apply down here.
So come along as we discuss gardening in the Sunshine State!
Episodes
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- EP 38: FLOWERS for the FALL Container Garden | Low Effort Bloomers for a Florida Autumn · 11 min · Episode 38My favorite Florida Flowering Plants to incorporate into a Fall Seasonal Display! Seriously - if a client wants fall inspired flowers, I'm suggesting one of these. Plants…
- EP 37: Create a Stunning FALL Container Garden | Seasonal DESIGN & STYLE Tips · 14 min · Episode 37It's my FAVORITE time of the year! So today, in honor of Autumn, we are going to discuss how to create Fall Containers like a Pro using Florida plants. Plants Discussed Today…
- EP 36: Plant Q&A | Help! Why’s Wrong with my Houseplant?! · 16 min · Episode 36We had a Houseplant Gardener in the Carolinas reach out. BK’s mother gifted her an English Ivy Houseplant and despite BK’s best efforts, the plant is struggling inside her home…
- EP 35: The Wild World of Carnivorous Plants · 24 min · Episode 35Florida is home to more meat eating plants than any other state. 🥩 Today is all about exploring carnivorous plants and their various trapping mechanisms. I hope you leave this…
- EP 34: Plant Q&A | Flower Trouble in Jacksonville · 15 min · Episode 34We had a gardener in North Florida reach out. Mike shares his trouble with vinca flowers and asks us for a potted alternative that will provide color under his tree which…
- EP 33: Bring in the Birds! | Small Space Gardening for Backyard Birds & Hummingbirds · 35 min · Episode 33You don't need a bird feeder or a massive back yard to attract a ton of different birds to your Florida garden. In today's episode we discuss how to design and create a bird…
- EP 32: Plant Q&A | Cold Hardy Landscapes? Building a Resilient Garden. · 27 min · Episode 32We 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…
- EP 31: Understanding Orchids & Proper Care Techniques · 20 min · Episode 31I 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…
- EP 30: Plant Q&A | “How To Find Reliable Sources of Gardening Advice?” · 11 min · Episode 30We 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…
- EP 29: How I Started My Garden Business · 23 minI’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…
- EP 28: Plant Q&A | “What’s Wrong with my Rubber Tree?” · 13 min · Episode 28This 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…
- Send Me Your Garden and Houseplant Questions! · 1 minReady 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…
- Part 2: A Lovely Chat with a British Gardener · 35 minWe 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…
- EP 26: A Lovely Chat with a British Gardener · 1 h 35 min · Episode 26I 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…
- EP 25: Controversial Conversations: Gardening in an HOA · 9 min · Episode 25Always 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…
- EP 24: Strapped For Thyme: Become a Better Butterfly Gardener in 8 Minutes · 8 min · Episode 24Host plants discussed: • dutchman’s pipevine (Aristolochia tomentosa or Aristolochia macrophylla) Host plant for Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly and Polydamas Swallowtail…
- EP 23: The Irrigation Myth · 42 minHow 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…
- EP 22: Coastal Themed Gardens | Create a Seaside Inspired Space · 53 minToday is all about transporting yourself to seaside serenity by creating your very own coastal landscape! Groundcovers & Flowers 1. Blue Daze (Evolvulus), Salt Tolerance: High…
- EP 21: Bugs You Should Love | Natural Pest Control · 31 minThe 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…
- EP 20: All about Vines! · 18 minVines 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…
