As a recent transplant to Florida, I'm learning a new way of gardening. I miss my old garden in Zone 7, but I'm excited -- and, at times, overwhelmed -- by what I'm finding here.
I'm hoping this column will be an outgrowth of my discoveries and that together we will build this site into a place where Florida gardeners can exchange information, swap seeds and cuttings, and share tales of woe and triumph.
I've posted the first round of Florida Gardening links, and I will add more soon. Please feel free to make suggestions, either in the "discussion" area or by sending me e-mail at juliefinn@yahoo.com.
In future columns, I plan to discuss Florida's climate and soils; the importance of using native and drought-resistant plants; water conservation; noted Florida gardeners and naturalists; and the dangers of "exotic introductions," or nuisance plants, that harm the ecosystem.
In addition, I will provide portraits of various tropical and subtropical plants suited for Florida's diverse USDA hardiness zones. From time to time, I also will review Web sites focusing all or in part on Florida gardening.
These are just a few of the ideas I have in mind for this new site on Suite 101. Again, please feel free to offer your suggestions and tell me what you'd like to know about or share with fellow Florida gardeners.
So, let's roll up our sleeves, bend over and show our best sides!
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