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How To Grow Asparagus in the Sunshine State
Asparagus can be fun to grow in the northern half of Florida
Leah Brooks
Feb 243 min read
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Iguanas, possums, squirrels, oh my! Build a screened in enclosure for your garden!
Protect your Florida garden!
Leah Brooks
Feb 91 min read
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💜Planting nursery flowers in the Tower Garden!
Planting nursery flowers in your Tower Garden
Leah Brooks
Jan 241 min read
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Planting Potatoes In Florida
Lovely, healthy red potatoes grown in the Greenstalk! Photo credit: Sandy Domingues Florida Potato Growing 101 Did you know you can...
Leah Brooks
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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Seed-Saving and Seed Study for Educators
This post from School Garden Weekly shares an excellent and informative PDF on seed saving. All credit goes to School Garden Weekly, but...
Leah Brooks
Jul 1, 20241 min read
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Orange City, Florida Wildflower Grant
Source: Village Improvement Association Orange City Woman's Club We are excited to announce that the 130-year-old Village Improvement...
Leah Brooks
May 17, 20242 min read
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Tower Garden Accessories
Accessories you may need for your Tower Garden
Leah Brooks
Mar 26, 20242 min read
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Central Florida 9B/10a Garden Planting Schedule
You can plant in your garden all year round! Florida has 4 short seasons that are divided and determined by two main events:...
Leah Brooks
Jan 6, 20244 min read
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What to Grow in your Garden in January & February
The winter garden in Florida is lush & delicious, with beautiful greens, juicy strawberries, radishes, crisp carrots, and well-protected...
Leah Brooks
Dec 23, 20231 min read
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What To Grow In December
December is upon us! As we look forward to the holidays, baked goods, family, and, most notably, colder weather, we need to focus on what...
Leah Brooks
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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The Importance of Pollination in the Garden
There are many reasons why a gardener may not have pollinators: You’re growing indoors You’re growing under a pool cage You’re growing a...
Leah Brooks
Nov 13, 20232 min read
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Protect Your Plants from Freezes
Protect your Tower Garden from freezing temperatures!
Leah Brooks
Nov 1, 20233 min read
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What to Plant in November
November is almost here! Pondering November may come with visions of Thanksgiving, fall festivals, and cooler weather, but you may not...
Leah Brooks
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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My Piracicaba Broccoli Growing Tips & My Favorite Broccoli Quiche Recipe
My Broccoli Tips Piracicaba or sprouting types are what I usually recommend people grow if they plant broccoli in the Tower Garden ....
Leah Brooks
Oct 9, 20232 min read
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What to plant in the garden in October ~ North, South and Central Florida
Helpful tips from Grower Jim: “ October is the month for most Florida gardeners to make the full transition to cool-season crops. Now is...
Leah Brooks
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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Fall Plants for the Florida Tower Garden
Remember: the Tower Garden keeps the roots of the plants cooler, so you have wiggle room with what you can plant and when! This list is...
Leah Brooks
Sep 2, 20232 min read
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What to plant in the garden in September ~ North, Central, and South Florida
TIP: To see what to plant in September in Florida, click HERE ! Helpful tips from Grower Jim : "Barring any hurricanes, September is one...
Leah Brooks
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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August is Almost Over!
August is almost over, and we are cooling down just a little bit! Our nighttime temps have dropped back into the 70s, making a world of...
Leah Brooks
Aug 30, 20231 min read
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INDOOR Cucumber Growing Tips! Plus, Greek Quinoa Salad for Lunch Prep
Cucumbers are a very rewarding crop to grow! Home-grown cucumbers have a beautiful flavor and a satisfying crunch that is often missing...
Leah Brooks
Aug 22, 20233 min read
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Simple And Fresh Arugula Salad
Arugula salad is one of my favorite summer salads. It is so refreshing, and its lemony, peppery bite makes it a tasty topping or addition...
Leah Brooks
Aug 3, 20231 min read
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