Gardening fever is starting to burn as hot as the temperatures. With highs in the 80s expected this weekend, and masses of color popping up at area nurseries and gardening centers, itâs almost more than a plant-loving, vegetable-growing person can resist. Omahan Tom Haley was already filling a cart with flowers at Cirianâs Farmers Market…
Like other Caryota palms, Caryota mitis is known as a fishtail palm due to its ragged leaftips. You may know that “fish tale” means an exaggerated, boastful story and is based on the much-observed tendency of fisherfolk to overstate their catch. For gardeners, however, the word “fishtail” evokes stately palms with gracefully ragged leaftips that…
Living in a waterfront apartment offers a unique and desirable experience for those seeking a tranquil and scenic lifestyle. With stunning views, convenient amenities, and a serene environment, waterfront apartments have become increasingly popular in recent years. In this article, we will explore the benefits of living in a waterfront apartment and why it may…
As the garden goes to sleep, it’s time to replenish garden supplies, add a house plant or two, and plan for next year. What a great opportunity to peruse the local nurseries and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. Rick’s Garden Center offers tropical plants, a dedicated cactus room, along with plenty of Christmas trees…
I’ve discussed the dangers of pesticides, fungicides and herbicides in previous articles, but after speaking to numerous acquaintances recently, I was startled to learn how few people actually realize the staggering amount of chemicals used on a regular basis in Palm Beach. Let’s start with lawns. Every year, U.S. homeowners apply an estimated 80 million…
We celebrated Thanksgiving, and the Ohio State vs. Michigan football game was played. This is usually all that needs to happen for people to put this gardening season behind them and look ahead to the upcoming holidays. There is nothing wrong with this. As we shut the gardening season down, I would like to remind…
With a little planning, you can have a shrub or tree in flower every month of the year. In today’s article, I will expand upon a topic that Dan Mullins wrote about. Mullins is an Emeritus UF/IFAS Horticulture Agent. He suggested that a gardener could observe the natural sequence of flowering throughout the year and…
As we wrap up the 2023 gardening season, let’s look back on the leading gardening trends that showed up this year and will set the tone for 2024. Colors Hot, bright neon colors are leading the way in this department. Both indoor and outdoor plants with cyber-lime green, hot pink, magenta or orange flowers and…
