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How to grow Boniato in Florida

Boniato (or Cuban sweet potato) is a variety of sweet potato (under the same name – Ipomoea batatas). It grows similar to sweet …

Florida gardening in the summer is tricky. Issues with mildew, bugs and excessive moisture prevail. Five edibles to plant …

Peas are a great crop to keep in the garden on a continual basis. There is a pea variety for each growing season. Peas should be …

Growing tomatillo in Florida is much like growing tomatoes. It comes from the same family, solanaceae. Like tomatoes, there are …

Amaranth is a worthwhile crop to grow in Florida – its edible leaves and seeds serve many culinary purposes. Due to its …

Calabaza includes several strains of pumpkins and squashes grown in the tropics. Growing calabaza in Florida is crazy simple if …

Wondering if you can monetize gardening? This was my goal for many years, and here are my top gardening business ideas. Hint: …

Tropical spinach varieties are one of my most recommended crops to grow in Florida, as they are largely perennial species that …

I'll make a generalization and say that we all appreciate tomatoes in one form or another. A fun and versatile crop, tomatoes can …

Whether you have a backyard, share a common outdoor area in an apartment or condo, or get your nature fix in local parks, you can …