Many gardeners in Florida (and throughout North America) would like to provide more native milkweeds for monarch butterflies. Milkweeds serve as the host plant for monarchs (plus queen and soldier […]
Miso Mustard Sauce
Looking to dress up your next meal? This quick and easy recipe from Fogg Café’s Chef Jack Raben can be used on chicken, fish, and any dish you want to […]
Know What You’re Growing: A Cautionary Tale
Hey everyone! I hope you’re enjoying your time at home and hopefully have some home gardening to keep you going while our garden is closed. We can all use a […]
Project Stay Planted species #500: the drought-tolerant, salt-tolerant, heat-loving Geiger tree
The 500th species observed through our citizen-science initiative, Project Stay Planted (big shout-out to participants!), is a South Florida favorite with a bit of lore behind it. The milestone observation […]
Decorating jars with pressed flowers
Get creative with this DIY Mother’s Day gift idea. It’s beautiful, and best of all, anyone can create it! Allow yourself a couple days to collect your blooms and press […]
Plumeria in Bloom: A Comeback Story
“The plumeria are just starting to bloom,” began an email that landed in my inbox a few weeks ago. We’re plant people, so such communications are not uncommon. But there […]







