The Florida freeze this week has left my whole property brown. On a positive note, I still have hope for my poor paradise.
This video is an excellent resource with good information on what to do next in the garden. It is very encouraging.
Friday, February 6, 2026
Florida Freeze: What To Do Next
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
What it Means If Your Plant Leaves Have Brown Tips
Photo source: Family Handyman
"Noticing brown tips on leaves of your indoor plants? Solve the problem with proper watering and fertilizing tips from a gardening expert." Comment from Family Handyman
Plants have a way of telling us something is wrong.
Click here to go to the Family Handyman article.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Why Your Aloe Vera Is Dying - How To Bring It Back
Photo source: Martha Stewart
"Aloe vera plants are resilient succulents that can withstand inconsistent watering and periods of neglect, but that doesn't mean they're not without their issues. If your aloe plant is on death's door, it's typically a sign that something in its environment is amiss. To help you salvage your struggling plant so you can continue enjoying its beauty (and harvesting fresh aloe!), we spoke to gardening experts who shared their tips for reviving a dying aloe plant." Comment from Martha Stewart.com
Aloe vera is one of my favorite plants. Even with all the neglect of the past couple of years, I still had a few big ones growing and flowering. We had our first freeze night in years this week and I'm afraid I have lost them.
Click here to go to Martha Stewart.com to go to the article.
Friday, January 30, 2026
Seed Starting Mistakes You're Probably Making
Photo source: Better Homes and Gardens
"Overall, the process of starting seeds indoors is pretty straightforward; you plant, water, and wait. But there are several seed-starting mistakes that can get in the way of growing your seeds into strong, healthy seedlings. Make sure to avoid the following common errors so you can turn those images of lush plants and bountiful harvests from seed catalogs into a reality in your garden." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
It is always a good thing to learn from the experts to avoid making the mistakes and risk failure.
Click here to go to the Better Homes and Gardens article.
How to Store Your Garden Hose in Winter So It Doesn't Freeze or Crack
Photo source: Martha Stewart
"Pack up your hose properly to prevent winter damage." Comment from Martha Stewart.com
Good information to know if you live in a climate that freezes.
Click here to go to the Martha Stewart.com article.
Front Yard Flower Bed Ideas for a Charming Entryway
Photo source: Better Homes and Gardens
"A few creative touches can refresh your landscaping and flower beds at the front of your house and add curb appeal throughout the seasons." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
The front yard of the house in the photo is my favorite. Love all the color and beauty of the flowers.
Click here to go to Better Homes and Gardens to see all the beautiful ideas in this article.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Reasons To Start A Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
Photo source: Rural Sprout
The first thing I think of is the appearance of a raised garden. In my opinion, they are very attractive.
Check out the article to learn the reasons to start a raised bed vegetable garden.
Click here to go to the Rural Sprout article.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Secrets to Getting Christmas Cactus to Bloom More Than Once a Year
Photo source: Garden Betty
"Given proper care under the right conditions, Christmas cactus can actually rebloom in February—and this goes for Thanksgiving cactus or any houseplant labeled simply as “holiday cactus” as well.
Here’s how to get a repeat flowering from your holiday cactus long after the holidays have passed." Comment from Garden Betty
Click here to go to the Garden Betty article with secrets to getting your Christmas Cactus to bloom more than once a year. Excellent and informative article.
Make Compost Tea – Fertilize Plants Naturally
Photo source: This Is My Garden
"Plain and simple, there is no better and more economical way to power your vegetable plants and flowers naturally than to make and use your own homemade compost tea. And is it ever simple, fast and inexpensive to make. In fact, if you happen to have your own compost pile, you can make an endless supply all summer – for free!" Comment from This Is My Garden
As an organic gardener, I routinely made compost tea with great results.
Click here to go to the This Is My Garden article to learn about fertilizing plants naturally.
How To Grow In 5 Gallon Buckets
Photo Source: Old World Garden Farms
My preferred method of gardening is container gardening that I highly recommend. Old World Garden Farms' article is an excellent resource for beginning container gardeners.
Click here to go to the Old World Garden Farms article.
Top 3 Mistakes Gardeners Make Growing Tomatoes – And How To Avoid Them
Photo source: This Is My Garden
"Want to know the three biggest mistakes many gardeners make when growing backyard tomatoes? Or more importantly – how to avoid them so you can grow healthy plants that give you a big harvest?" Comment from This Is My Garden
As a beginning gardener growing tomatoes, you will learn from your mistakes. But why not skip learning on your own, find out the secrets of experienced gardeners and achieve success without the failures.
Click here to go to the This Is My Garden article.
Growing Tomatoes From Seed - What You Need to Know
Photo source: Rural Sprout
"After 40 years of starting tomatoes from seed, I've learned a thing or two. Often the most important being what not to do." Comment from Rural Sprout
The more you know, the greater success you will have. The reward will be beautiful tomatoes.
Click here to go to the Rural Sprout article to learn from their experience of growing tomatoes.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Where to Find Cheap Seed Starting Containers
Photo source: Garden Betty
"Right now I’m starting several varieties of tomatoes, purple tomatillos, and shishito peppers in 16 tiny seed starting pots recycled from years past. While 16 sounds like a reasonable number, it’s not uncommon for me to have upwards of 100 pots or more, of all sizes, once I’m in the thick of seed starting season. And, I rarely buy new pots." Comment from Garden Betty
I also rarely buy new pots and share her philosophy.
Click here to go to the Garden Betty article.
Where to Find Quality Seeds For Free or Cheap
Photo source: Garden Betty
"Seed costs are up and packet sizes are down—but your wallet (and your garden) doesn’t have to suffer. I’m sharing smart ways to get free seeds locally, plus my favorite sources for buying quality seeds on the cheap." Comment from Garden Betty"
I can relate to what she is saying. I have learned to gather my own seeds and propagate as much as possible to grow the garden. It will be a good idea to check out her advise.
Click here to go to the Garden Betty article.
Another article
Ways to Get Free Seeds for Your Garden (and Share Your Own)
"Seed companies abound, offering a wealth of choices for our gardens. There are also plenty of free sources of seeds that can help you boost self-reliance, preserve biodiversity, build community, and help preserve one of our planet’s most precious resources—seeds. And you will likely make some new gardening friends along the way. Here's where you can find seeds for free, plus the best types of seeds to get from each source." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
Click here to go to the Better Homes and Gardens article for some great ideas about getting free seeds.
Houseplant Problems That Happen More in Winter
Photo source: Better Homes and Gardens
"When the growing gets tough in winter, here's how to help your houseplants thrive during the colder months." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
Click here to go to the Better Homes and Gardens article to get information on how you can take better care of your houseplants.
Monday, January 26, 2026
How To Power Up Your Raised Bed Soil Before Spring
Photo source: Old World Garden Farms
"Re-energizing your raised bed soil is one of the most important tasks you can perform to bring life back to your soil – and keep the plants you grow inside of them strong, healthy and productive. And the best part of all – it’s so easy to do!" Comment from Old World Garden Farms
Click here to go to the article to learn those important tasks.
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