Do you love pineapples? I do. I love them so much that I jumped on the pineapple trend years ago buying everything from earrings, to planners and a collection of tank tops. These days I have switched my fashion choices to feature lemons, but my garden still features pineapples. Pineapples are so easy to grow. …
In south Florida, we rarely worry about freezing temperatures. Even when Mother Nature threatens to dip us into the 30’s, we still never reach the popsicle stage with the exception of a few sporadic nights per year. Naturally, we get complacent about protecting our beloved plants from the cold. As diligent as I am, I …
My family has always loved plants and gardening. My Dad is Italian. He grew up in Staten Island and his family knew how to grow EVERYTHING in their tiny backyard. Grapes, figs, tomatoes, pears…..you name it. They made homemade wine, tomato sauce and preserves, not as a hobby, but out of necessity. They were very …