GardenSpect Journal
I’ll never forget the summer I planted butternut squash next to my zucchini—only to harvest weird, lumpy hybrids that looked more like…
Have you ever planted seeds with high hopes, only to watch them wilt under Florida’s intense sun or drown in summer downpours?…
Have you ever planted ixora in your Florida yard, only to watch it struggle with yellow leaves, weak blooms, or pests? You’re…
Have you ever driven down a Florida street in mid-summer and been stopped in your tracks by a towering burst of vibrant…
Let’s be honest—gardening in Florida isn’t always a walk in the park. Between the humidity, sandy soil, and sudden downpours, it’s easy…
Have you noticed your citrus tree’s leaves curling up like tiny green scrolls? You’re not alone. I’ve been growing lemons and limes…
I remember the first time I noticed my avocado plant’s leaves turning brown. My heart sank. I’d nurtured that little tree from…
Have you ever planted blueberries with high hopes, only to end up with tiny, sparse berries—or worse, none at all? I’ve been…
Have you ever spotted a burst of deep purple, almost violet-like blooms shimmering under the Florida sun and thought, “I need that…
Living in Florida means sunshine, humidity, and soil that’s either sandy or clay-heavy—great for some plants, tricky for others. If you’ve ever…
