S2 Ep1717: GARDENING in FLORIDA - Winter Veggie Tips

In this episode of GARDENING in FLORIDA, Nanette Wiser chats about planting and nurturing winter veggies in Pinellas County  with Theresa Badurek, Urban Horticulture Agent/Master Gardener Program Leader Certified Arborist FL-1307A, UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County.Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.Sustainable Home Food ProductionOur Florida farmers and ranchers are still planting and harvesting to feed Americans, but there has been an increased interest from people in growing their own produce. Creating an edible landscape doesn’t have to be expensive or hard, but it does take some planning and thought — especially if you hope to do so inexpensively. “Sustainable Food Home Production” is a series of articles with all the general guidelines to keep in mind as you contemplate starting your edible garden.VegetablesVegetable gardening offers fresh air, sunshine, exercise, enjoyment, mental therapy, nutritious fresh vegetables, and economic savings, as well as many other benefits. Vegetables can be grown year-round in Florida if attention is paid to the appropriate planting dates.FruitMany kinds of fruit can be grown successfully in the Florida home garden, including temperate fruits in the northern part of the state and tropical and subtropical fruits in the southern part of the state. #gardeninginflorida #if/fasExtension #mastergardener #TheresaBadurek #wintervegetables #floridafriendlygardening #nanettewiser  #pinellascounty#stpete #stpetefl  #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete  #dtsp #downtownstpete