Even a small rental lawn, regulated by a homeowners association, can grow food and invite wildlife. Photos by Alexandra Dovel. “Little boxes on the hillside, Little boxes made of ticky-tacky, Little boxes on the hillside, Little boxes all the same…” You may remember these lyrics from the theme song of a television show called Weeds, a mid-2000s satire of suburbia. Manicured lawns, beige-on-beige conformity, homes that looked like copy-paste jobs. It was funny because it was t

In the bleak midwinter – or what passes for it here in Northeast Florida – perhaps nothing signifies a southern Christmas more than the vibrant seasonal plants we bring into our homes. Poinsettias, in all shapes and colors; the heraldic trumpets of amaryllis; paperwhite narcissus's stalks of pure white stars; and the equally festive Christmas cactus in all shades of pink, red, purple, orange and white. One benefit of living in the northern subtropics is the fact that these pl

Sometimes called the "Florida Cranberry," this local edible calyx packs a punch. Illustration by Kiara Sanchez. If you want to add a...

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Eight things you can do to help build a healthy bee population in our region.

Florida peaches are growing in popularity among area farmers.

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grow food from scraps

Soil’s properties are analogous to a three-legged stool – if all legs are in working order, the stool sits firmly on the ground.

Creating sustainable solutions for farmers to improve their soil fertility and hopefully reduce their dependence on conventional fertilizers

Small additions of supplemental carbon can have big impacts on soil health.

Okra is an exceptional garden crop for the hot summer months in Florida.

The diverse organisms found underground work together harmoniously to sustain life.

Bacteria that exist naturally in the environment serve a crucial purpose for plants. Create a healthy microbial community by growing peas...

Here are a few basic strategies to tip the scales toward successful growing.

Think you don't have enough space for a garden? Look up and install vertical grow towers at home.

As the hardiness zone increases, the perennial plant options in Northeast Florida become more tropical and tender.