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Leah Brooks
Jul 30, 20241 min read
Planting Potatoes In Florida
Did you know you can plant potatoes in the spring and fall here in Florida? In this post, I'll give you instructions on how I plant my...
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Leah Brooks
Jul 1, 20241 min read
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...
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Leah Brooks
May 17, 20242 min read
Orange City, Florida Wildflower Grant
We are excited to announce that the 130-year-old Village Improvement Association Orange City Woman's Club has been conditionally ...
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Leah Brooks
Apr 26, 20242 min read
Major Pests of Tomatoes & Peppers: Leaf Footed & Stink Bugs
April is when we often begin to see evidence of leaf-footed and stink bugs. By summer, they may have taken over the whole garden and...
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Leah Brooks
Apr 26, 20242 min read
Can I grow my Tower Garden on a Lanai or Covered Porch?
As in real estate, the three most important factors to success in vegetable gardening are location, location, and location . You want an...
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Leah Brooks
Mar 20, 20242 min read
Tower Garden Growing: What to Plant During The Summer Seasons In Florida
Summer is an exciting time to grow in Florida! Our typical ‘northern garden’ season is over, and we switch to tropicals. Traditional...
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Leah Brooks
Jan 6, 20242 min read
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:...
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Leah Brooks
Dec 23, 20231 min read
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...
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Leah Brooks
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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...
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Leah Brooks
Nov 13, 20233 min read
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...
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Leah Brooks
Nov 1, 20233 min read
Protect Your Plants from Freezes
If you live in an area that gets a frost or freeze, I have some tips and some weather information to share with you to ensure that your...
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Leah Brooks
Oct 29, 20232 min read
Extension kits + 19 suggested crops for the baby greens sections tower garden
Adding an extension kit to the top of your Tower Garden FLEX is a lovely way to grow more fabulous fruits and vegetables. With minimal...
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Leah Brooks
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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...
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Leah Brooks
Oct 18, 20232 min read
Micro-Dwarf Tomatoes Indoors
I love micro-dwarf tomatoes! You may have heard about "pot tomatoes," "kitchen tomatoes," or "micro-dwarf tomatoes" (Solanum...
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Leah Brooks
Oct 9, 20232 min read
My Piracicaba Broccoli (AKA Chinese Broccoli) Growing Tips & My Favorite Broccoli Quiche Recipe
My Broccoli Tips Piracicaba or Chinese or sprouting types are what I usually recommend people grow if they plant broccoli in the Tower...
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