North Florida Garden Gazette

June Vegetable Planting Guide

• 🔥 What to Plant in June in Florida: A new video provides Florida-specific recommendations on seeds, vegetables,...

Louisiana and Florida guides both champion okra, peanuts, sweet potatoes, and yardlong beans for intense summer heat.

• Louisiana adds eggplant,...

North Florida gardeners facing drought can skip daily watering. Deep soaks 1-3 times weekly build stronger roots and resilience.

• Aim for 1 inch of...

UF/IFAS demonstration gardens serve as living classrooms where you can see full-sized plants thriving in your region, pick up water-saving techniques, and join free workshops with fellow gardeners. Check the EDIS guide ENH865 to find one nearby.

Looking for low-maintenance options suited to dry conditions? These Florida natives stand out for ground cover use:

• Twin flower
• Spider lily
• Gopher apple
• Sunshine mimosa
• Muhly grass

Quick Recap

• Today's posts discussed alternatives to clover lawns and recommended mixed-species groundcovers for heat tolerance and foot traffic...

Clover struggles in North Florida's heat and traffic, turning slimy with dogs and teens around.

Mixed native groundcovers offer a better...

Gardeners are turning to native companions like yarrow for summer vegetable beds.

• Interplant vegetables with flowers and herbs to deter pests while...

Southern Vegetable Growing Guides

• Squash in Southern Climates: Comprehensive guide covers squash varieties, health benefits, and optimal growing...

A new comprehensive guide explores squash varieties, health benefits, and optimal growing methods tailored for southern climates. North Florida gardeners can apply these techniques to navigate local heat and humidity challenges effectively.

Grow tons of potatoes using simple, hands-free methods that deliver success without constant effort. The AutoPilot Garden book shares proven techniques for big results with minimal fuss.

Losing blueberries highlighted key spring planting errors and the lessons they offer. Apply these insights to safeguard your edible crops and avoid similar setbacks.

Learn to harvest and save seeds from your vegetable harvest, ensuring you're ready for the next season without buying more. This simple approach turns a successful crop into ongoing garden rewards.

Florida's relatively long growing season lets most tomato varieties produce edible fruit in 65–80 days—ideal for fresh salads and sandwiches. Choose plants suited to these conditions to help them thrive.

North Florida heat pushes bok choy to bolt fast, but simple steps keep harvests coming.

• Prevent stress: Plant in early spring or fall, give 4-6...

Native Pollinator Tools

• 🔥 Find Your Roots Tool: A new Find Your Roots Native Plant Tool based on Pollinator Partnership's Ecoregional Planting...

• Native plants support Monarch butterflies, milkweed, birds, and South Florida ecosystems through sustainable practices.
• Galloway Farm Nursery...

• Radishes planted in May reach harvest in under 30 days, offering fast excitement for young gardeners.
• Snap peas and cherry tomatoes deliver sweet,...

North Florida summers demand tough, heat-loving perennials that thrive in full sun and handle drought stress.

• Sun placement matters: Select south...

True wetland species offer reliable options for clay soil and poor drainage.

• Bald cypress, black willow, and buttonbush thrive in moist clay
• Soft...