Florida Gardening

Melaleuca quinquenervia, commonly known as the punk, or paperbark tree, has been wreaking havoc on South Florida's delicate ecosystems for over 50 years. Now this aggressive Australian import is being converted into a mulch that will hopefully one day replace cypress in popularity.

Florida's number one choice in mulch--Cypress--is bad for the environment and for us.

A cottage garden without a strong focal point is like Bogart without Bacall, the Mona Lisa without her smile, or Florida without its Crackers.

It is possible to have a cottage-style garden in Florida. Learn what constitutes this style in the first part of a three-part series.

Yep. Just when you thought you'd seen it all...

Part II contains information regarding the toxicity of Gloriosa tubers, hints on propagation, a discussion of nomenclature, and sources for these great plants.

of Gloriosa superba, a spectacular flowering plant that actually enjoys our summers, is pest free, fast-growing, self-cleaning, and is hardy in zones 8 through 11.

After a long, hot haul home from work, what could be more welcoming than a plant that unfurls its beauty after 3 p.m.?

Invite this intoxicatingly fragrant shrub to your next party

Explore the history and fall victim to the charm of these quintessential Pass-Along Plants