Container Gardening

Growing vegetables in containers If you’re limited on space, containers are the way to go You can grow a variety of vegetables in them. One reason is containers come in any size and shape you could imagine. When choosing one keep in mind the room needed for...

Growing Sage

Sage Common name for the two genera Salvia and Audibertia; but most popularly for the hardy sub-shrub Salvia officinalis , which is extensively grown for seasoning dressings used with rich meats, and for flavoring sausages and cheese. Seeds should be sown thinly...

Creamy Cucumber Salad

Creamy Cucumber Salad 2014-07-04 19:19:37 Write a review Save Recipe Print Ingredients 3-4 Cucumbers Sliced 1 Onion Sliced 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise 1/2 Cup Sour Cream Salt & Pepper 1 Tsp Sugar 1/2 Tsp Celery Seed 1 Tblsp Cider or White Vinegar Instructions Mix mayo, sour...

Summer Casserole

Summer Casserole 2014-07-04 18:52:23 A delicious summer casserole dish made with fresh veggies from the garden Write a review Save Recipe Print Ingredients 2 Medium Zucchini 2 Medium Yellow Squash 1 Cup Butternut Squash 2-3 Carrots Optional - Green & Red Pepper Cup...

Homemade Organic Compost

Homemade Organic Compost To keep it organic use ONLY organic material. Start with an old clean or new round trash can with lid. Drill 1 inch holes about half way up and just under lid every 6” all the way around. Drill a few ½” holes in the bottom. Place trash can on...

Seed Storage

Seed Storage The Florida Backyard Vegetable Gardener’s Way There are many companies out there selling “Seed Vaults”, “Survival Seed Packages” etc. They are very expensive and have elaborate packaging. I have done extensive research on...

Splashing Leaves with Water or Soil

Avoid Splashing Leaves with Water or Soil I know it seems like it would be naturally okay, “rain is good” right? Well, of course rain is good and for some plants, getting the leaves wet isn’t bad. However, most of the time, especially here in Florida...