The Florida Gardener

We had a listener write in with the following question:Can you talk about plants that are frost tolerant. With climate change, I fear colder than normal weather is going to be the norm. I live in Vero Beach Florida and I'm going to lose all my hibiscus to the recent frost. LET'S CONNECTSubscribe to the Newsletter, Submit a Gardening Question, Shop my Garden: RootsRedefined.comCOLD HARDY PLANTS DISCUSSED TODAYVINES1. Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) NATIVE2. Confederate Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)3. Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia) NATIVESHRUBS​ Firebush (Hamelia patens var. patens) NATIVE *Hummingbirds!​ American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) NATIVE​ Azaleas (Rhododendron)​ Viburnums (Viburnum odoratissimum, Viburnum suspensum and Viburnum obovatum) Only obovatum is NATIVE - All three are great though. Firespike (Odontonema cuspidatum) *Hummingbirds!Podocarpus (Podocarpus macrophyllus)PALMSSabal Palm (Sabal palmetto) NATIVELAWN/TURF1. Frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora) NATIVE2. Fleabane Erigeron quercifolius) NATIVE BOARDER PLANTS/FILLERS1. Coontie (Zamia integrifolia) NATIVE2. Monkey Grass (Liriope)3. Asparagus Fern (Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri')

I brought a Moth Orchid home. Now what? Orchids are a huge diverse family of plants. Learn how to care for your grocery store orchid while also gaining a deeper understanding of the family Orchidaceae as a whole. ORCHIDS DISCUSSED TODAY​Phalaenopsis Aka Moth Orchid (most common)​Dendrobiums - My favorite genus! Easy to source.​Terrestrial / Ground Orchids - Behave more like "normal" plants. Two common ground orchids are Epidendrum radicans / Reed Stem (sun) and Spathoglottis plicata (shade). Easy to source.​Florida Vanilla Orchid: Vanilla phaeantha, Vanilla dilloniana, and Vanilla barbellata *commercially exploited. be mindful.​Water-spider orchid (Habenaria repens)​The cranefly orchid (Tipularia discolor) *rare, be mindful if sourcing.​Florida butterfly orchid (Encyclia tampensis) commercially exploited, be mindful​Jewel Orchid (Ludisia discolor) Beautiful foliage. Easy to source. Recommended for indoors by UF IFAS. SOURCESAmerican Orchid Societyhttps://www.aos.org/orchids/articles/cold-tolerance-of-warm-growing-orchidsUF IFAShttps://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/floridas-native-orchids/Florida Nature Photographyhttps://www.floridanaturephotography.com/project/native-orchids/St Augustine Orchid Societyhttps://staugorchidsociety.org/PDF/200110Tips-ColdTolerance.pdf

We had a listener in SW Florida write in with a couple questions. "I'm struggling to find reliable sources of gardening advice. I'm getting lots of suggestions of things to try, but the advice is not consistent, and I end up mostly confused...do you have any suggestions on the best sources for local gardening advice?""Also, I'm going to be away for several months and wondering if there are people who can be hired to take care of my fruit trees and other plants."Tune in to episode 30 for my response. Have your own question for the show? Write in to us. RootsRedefined.com > The Florida Gardener Podcast > Write in to the ShowEpisode Resources:1. South Florida Plant Guide (online plant guide)south-florida-plant-guide.com2. Stacks Urban Harvest (website + youtube)stacksurbanharvest.com 3. Flip My Florida - tv series. free to watch on youtube. just search the name. 4. Your Central Florida Yard - podcast. Available on Spotify and Apple podcasts. 5. Become a Florida Master Gardener - https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/mastergardener/what-we-do/become/

I’ve had a few folks reach out inquiring about how I started my gardening business - some of you are even interested in starting your own!  So, I decided to dedicate an entire episode to this. I hope you enjoy. SAY HI, SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER & SHOP MY GARDEN:RootsRedefined.com EPISODE RESOURCES: Courses & Certifications: FNGLA, UFAudio Books: David Goggin’s “Can’t Hurt Me”Minimalism “Live a Meaningful Life”Podcasts:The Minimalists, Plants Grow Here, Native Plants Healthy Planet, The Beet, Gardening with the RHS, BBC Gardeners WorldShows:Your Garden Made Perfect, Monty Don (he has been in many!)

This is a new segment where listeners can write in with garden and houseplant questions. Today's patient is a 30-year old houseplant (ficus elastica). Unfortunately, this little lady is not doing well and her parents are worried about her decline in health. Let's see if we can help! Shop My Garden (& support the show):RootsRedefined.com > Amazon Garden CollectionHave a question for the show? Submit your question one of two ways:​Email: [email protected] ​Website: RootsRedefined.com ＞ The Florida Gardener Podcast ＞ Write in to the ShowArticle sourced for this episode: https://growplant.org/blog/rubber-tree-life-cycle/

Ready for your 5 minutes of fame? Send in your garden and house plant questions! Potted, in ground, cut flower, dish garden. If it relates to Florida gardening or interior plants I would love to try and help.No question is dumb or silly - if it's on your mind let us know. Write in to the show and I’ll answer your question on a future episode. Submit your question one of two ways:1. Email: [email protected]. Website: rootsredefined.com > The Florida Gardener Podcast > Write in to the Show

We are back for Part 2! If you want to keep the conversation going, I encourage you to connect with Bailey. He’s planning a  third trip to Florida, this winter. If you have a neat spot he should check out whether it’s a botanical garden, a hidden gem in Florida that no one knows about, a neat plant you’re growing at home, or even a cool skate or surf spot.  He is very interested in all things the sunshine state.  Connect with Bailey: [email protected]

I couldn’t be more excited to share that we had our very first guest on the Florida Gardener Podcast!Bailey is head gardener at an 19th century estate in Dorset, England.We got to talking because believe it or not, Bailey is a listener of the Florida Gardener Podcast and he has visited Florida a few times now.My love and appreciation for British gardening runs deep.So, when Bailey was kind of enough to do the podcast, I was beyond elated.Cozy up with a warm cup of tea and enjoy this episode!Connect with Bailey:[email protected]

Always consult with your HOA prior to make any changes to your landscape. I do not provide legal advice. This episode is for entertainment purposes only. 🌼Let’s Connect: RootsRedefined.com

Host plants discussed:​dutchman’s pipevine (Aristolochia tomentosa or Aristolochia macrophylla) Host plant for Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly and Polydamas Swallowtail Butterflydo not plant Aristolochia gigantea for a butterfly garden. it can be toxic to larvae. ​purple passionflower vine (Passiflora incarnata), Yellow passionflower (Passiflora lutea) and Corkystem passionflower (Passiflora suberosa) .Host plant for Gulf Fritillary Butterfly ​frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora)Host plant for White Peacock, Common Buckeye and others. ​milkweedIf possible do not purchase tropical milkweed. Look for native species. If purchasing tropical milkweed be sure to cut it back in the fall to help prevent the spread of OE. (more notes on tropical milkweed and how to care for it are at the bottom of these show notes)*coontie (Zamia integrifolia) not discussed during this episode but I wanted to mention anyway. its a host plant for the atala butterfly - looks similar to a fern and its florida's only living cycad!Resources discussed:​Florida Wildflower Foundationflawildflowers.orgsearch bar top right of home page >search "bring on the butterflies" click on the first article that comes up which should be titled “bring on the butterflies”. this article will provide a list of larval host plants along with pictures. ​Florida Wildflower Cooperative floridawildflowers.comI order all of my florida native seeds from them ​Garden for Wildlifegardenforwildlife.commy go to resource for potted pollinator plants when visiting a local nursery or garden center is not an option. Tropical MilkweedThe below is from Rainbow Gardens (they are based out of Texas). Tropical Milkweed MUST be cut all the way back after the fall butterfly migration to deter disruption to the natural migratory pattern of monarchs and to help eliminate the spread of OE spores (a debilitating infection that adult monarchs can contract. We actually advise to cut your tropical milkweed back at least 2 times a year, in June and November. If you can cut back 3 times it’s even better. Add a cut back in late winter/early spring, in early February.). After cutting back your tropical milkweed, let the wounds heal closed (a couple of days, and then you can spray it with a 50/50 mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol (91% strength) to further sterilize the plant. Don’t spray during the heat of the day. Read the full article here: https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/annuals-and-perennials/planting-tips-milkweed-butterflies-host-nectar-pollinators/Let’s Connect: RootsRedefined.com

How do wildflowers manage to bloom on roadsides? How does an oak canopy spread out 100ft in the undisturbed depths of the quiet woods?How did Florida's native american tribes successfully grow and harvest seminole pumpkins for hundreds of years? How on earth do plants survive without us and the modern day sprinkler and drip system?Thus far, this was my favorite episode to create. I hope you enjoy to listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it. Let’s Connect: RootsRedefined.com #podcast #gardening #florida

Today is all about transporting yourself to seaside serenity by creating your very own coastal landscape!Groundcovers & Flowers1. Blue Daze (Evolvulus), Salt Tolerance: High2. Oyster Plant (Tradescantia spathacea), Salt Tolerance: Moderate to High3. Beach Sunflower (Helianthus debilis), Salt Tolerance: High4. Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea), Salt Tolerance: Moderate5. Lantana (Lantana involucrata) and (Lantana depressa) are FL native, (Lantana camara) is an invasive species. Salt Tolerance: Moderate6. Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pulchella), Salt Tolerance: Moderate to High7. Crossandra (Crossandra infundibuliformis), Salt Tolerance: Moderate8. Purple Queen (Tradescantia pallida), Salt Tolerance: Moderate9. Railroad Vine (Ipomoea pes-caprae), Salt Tolerance: High 10. Coontie (Zamia integrifolia), Salt Tolerance: ModerateGrasses1. White Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Alba'), Salt Tolerance: Moderate2. Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris), Salt Tolerance: Moderate to High3. Fakahatchee Grass (Tripsacum dactyloides), Salt Tolerance: ModerateVines1. Black Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata), Salt Tolerance: Moderate2. Corky Stem Passionflower Vine (Passiflora suberosa), Salt Tolerance: Moderate3. Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis), Salt Tolerance: HighTrees and Shrubs1. Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens), Salt Tolerance: Moderate2. Coral Bean (Erythrina herbacea), Salt Tolerance: Moderate3. Seagrape (Coccoloba uvifera), Salt Tolerance: High4. Ixora (Ixora coccinea), Salt Tolerance: Moderate5. Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata), Salt Tolerance: Moderate6. Oleander (Nerium oleander), Salt Tolerance: High7. Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus), Salt Tolerance: High8. Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), Salt Tolerance: ModerateSucculents1. Agave (Agave americana) and (Agave americana 'Mediopicta'), Salt Tolerance: Moderate to High 2. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller), Salt Tolerance: Moderate3. Desert Rose (Adenium obesum), Salt Tolerance: Moderate4. Firesticks (Euphorbia tirucalli), Salt Tolerance: High5. Angelina Sedum (Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'), Salt Tolerance: Moderate6. Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) & Portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora), Salt Tolerance: High7. Baby Sun Rose (Aptenia cordifolia) and (Aptenia cordifolia 'Variegata'), Salt Tolerance: High8. Bulbine (Bulbine frutescens), Salt Tolerance: ModerateSign up for my FREE Newsletter, Download Garden Plans, Book a Consult: rootsredefined.comSocial: [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]

The warmer weather can increase pest pressure in our gardens. But something we don’t talk about often enough is how it can also increase the amount of beneficial predatory insects that visit our yards.Today we are going to discuss my favorite predatory insects and how you can increase their populations in your own space. Sign up for my FREE Newsletter, Download Garden Plans, Book a Consult: rootsredefined.comSocial: [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]

Vines are so versatile - whether you want to make a statement in a large planter, fill a hanging basket by the front door, maximize impact in a small space with vertical interest, or maybe its a little privacy you crave...No matter your goal or vision there is a vine for that!VINES DISCUSSED Leaners:1. Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spp.) FYI many types of bougainvillea - not all are trained as vines. 2. Allamanda (Allamanda cathartic)Twiners:3. Confederate Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)4. Sky Vine (Thunbergia grandiflora)5. Mandevilla Vine (Mandevilla spp.)6. Moon Flower (Ipomoea alba)7. Passion Vine (Passiflora spp)8. Dutchman's Pipevine (Aristolochia tomentosa)9. Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae)Clingers:10. English Ivy (Hedera helix)11. Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila)12.Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)13. Monstera (Monstera deliciosa)Other Vines 14. Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida)15. Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas)16. Asiatic Jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum)Sign up for our FREE Newsletter, Download Garden Plans, Book a Consult 💻 [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]

Opening up and sharing it all...Roots is headed into its fourth year! It's been a wild ride, and I have a ton to share about the gardening business. This episode is going to be a combination of helpful tips for you in the garden and interesting insights into the plant & floral industry – sorta like pulling the curtain back on some things you may not have been aware of. This is Part 2 of 2. Hope ya enjoy! VISIT OUR WEBSITE, DOWNLOAD GARDEN PLANS, SCHEDULE A CONSULT💻 [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]

Today we are spillin' the tea. Roots is headed into its fourth year! It's been a wild ride, and I have a ton to share about the gardening business. This episode is going to be a combination of helpful tips for you in the garden and interesting insights into the plant & floral industry – sorta like pulling the curtain back on some things you may not have been aware of. This is Part 1 of 2. Hope ya Enjoy!VISIT OUR WEBSITE 💻 rootsredefined.comDOWNLOAD GARDEN PLANS🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)[email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]

Transform your bland yard into the magical garden of your dreams. Have you ever left a botanical garden thinking "Wow, that was incredible!" Here's the secret. Any well-designed garden, private or public, is multi-sensory. Today we are going to challenge the way you view your outdoor space and before long you'll be thinking and designing like a pro. VISIT OUR WEBSITE 💻 rootsredefined.com DOWNLOAD GARDEN PLANS 🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com) SOCIAL [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]

Floridians! We are headed into the BEST time to garden. So put on a cozy flannel and brew a cup of tea because today we are discussing some of my favorite plants for the fall and winter months. Plants discussed on today's episode: 1. Cranberry Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) 2. Zinnias 3. Muhly Grass 4.Tropical Hydrangeas (Dombeya Seminole OR Burgessiae Seminole) 5. Blazing Star (Liatris) Bonus Plant: Blue Spruce Sedum aka Blue Spruce Stonecrop VISIT OUR WEBSITE 💻 rootsredefined.com DOWNLOAD GARDEN PLANS 🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com) SOCIAL [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]

For those of us who lean more toward the creepy and mysterious rather than the pretty and perky this episode is for you! We are going to discuss my favorite dark and moody foliage plants and also some hardscape tips to create the perfect Victorian Era Gothic Garden. Schedule a Plant Consult! (Onsite and Virtual options available)🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)💻 rootsredefined.com [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]

Today is all about growing and harvesting your own food year-round in the sunshine state. YES, you heard me right. You can grow veg and fruit even in the hottest most humid months of the year and despite what you may think - it doesn’t have to be difficult.  🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)💻 rootsredefined.com [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]

Today is all about the interesting and colorful plants you can decorate shady areas of your landscape with. Whether you have a large tree that casts shade, a north facing bed, or a covered patio or balcony, these plants thrive in low light conditions both in ground and in a pot! 🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)💻 rootsredefined.com [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]

Create the Cut Flower Garden of your dreams! Yes, even us Floridians can enjoy fresh cut flowers during the hottest parts of the year. Whether you have a yard or just a few balcony containers you can enjoy harvesting your own flowers. So, what are you waiting for? Let's create a mini flower farm!🍃 Purchase Seeds & Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)💻 rootsredefined.com [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]

Over the last few years, I have made it my mission to "rewild" my yard - transforming my outdoor space into a wildlife habitat. Today is all about attracting pollinators to the Florida garden. We will be focusing primarily on butterflies however bees, hummingbirds and other pollinators will be discussed, too. Because butterfly gardening is actually just wildlife gardening and when you garden for wildlife you attract so many wonderful birds and insects.

Today I'm going to share with you everything I have learned while maintaining indoor plants for my commercial clients. Whether you have a few succulents on the windowsill or a full-blown indoor jungle, this episode is for you. We are going to debunk some myths, share some tips and reveal an industry secret or two.  🍃 Buy Seeds & Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)💻 [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]

Today is all about the hot hot heat – July through October can be rough in the sunshine state for us gardeners. As someone who gardens for a living, I am all too familiar with this. Today I'm going to share with you 8 tips and tricks for making yard work more bearable during the summertime. 🍃 Buy Seeds & Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)💻 rootsredefined.comIG @roots.redefined | FB @roots.redefined.fb | TikTok @roots.redefined

Today is all about the flowers and plants we romanticize – maybe you watched one too many British gardening shows or maybe you’re reminiscing from when you lived up north or took a trip. "Flowers did so well for me up in New York but down here nothing grows." Well fear not! There are tons of tropical substitutions for popular plants that grow in other parts of the country or even across the pond. Check us out! 💻 rootsredefined.com

Today is all about the things you shouldn’t do in the garden. We all make mistakes, and they can be a valuable part of learning. But if it feels like you are constantly at war with your yard or you are new to Florida gardening avoiding these plant fails will help expedite your learning curve! 🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)💻 rootsredefined.comPlant Doctor 🩺 Book your consult via my website! IG @roots.redefinedFB @roots.redefined.fb

There are many options when it comes to adding color to your yard - the best part? The 9 flowering shrubs we will discuss today do not require irrigation, synthetic fertilizers or pesticides! 🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)💻 rootsredefined.com SOCIALInstagram @roots.redefinedFacebook @roots.redefined.fbPinterest @rootsredefinedTikTok @roots.redefined

Today we discuss 8 ways you can get creative and homestead within the confines of nontraditional spaces such as an apartment or HOA community. 🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)💻 rootsredefined.com SOCIALInstagram @roots.redefinedFacebook @roots.redefined.fbPinterest @rootsredefinedTikTok @roots.redefined

Today is all about designing the perfect outdoor or indoor space with containers + understanding the different types of pots and which kind might be best for you. 🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)💻 rootsredefined.com SOCIALInstagram @roots.redefinedFacebook @roots.redefined.fbPinterest @rootsredefinedTikTok @roots.redefined

Today we are talking about one of the most versatile plants for the Florida Landscape. Ferns. They are seriously a garden ninja – small, large, indoors, outdoors, full sun, full shade, in ground, potted, hanging baskets - there's a fern for that!🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)💻 rootsredefined.com Instagram @roots.redefined Facebook @roots.redefined.fb Pinterest @rootsredefined TikTok @roots.redefined

10 important things to understand when seed starting in the Sunshine State.🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)💻 rootsredefined.com SOCIAL Instagram @roots.redefined Facebook @roots.redefined.fb Pinterest @rootsredefined TikTok @roots.redefined

5 important things to understand when gardening in the Sunshine State.🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (etsy.com/shop/rootsredefined)💻 rootsredefined.com SOCIAL Instagram @roots.redefined Facebook @roots.redefined.fb Pinterest @rootsredefined TikTok @roots.redefined

When it comes to gardening, Florida may as well be its own country. Our subtropical to tropical environment hosts a diverse variety of plants, BUT you may have to throw much of what you know out the window because what the rest of North America is doing doesn't always apply down here.  So come along as we discuss gardening in the Sunshine State!🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (etsy.com/shop/rootsredefined)💻 rootsredefined.com