What Summer Gardening in Florida Really Looks Like

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My gardening brain still thinks I’m living in Indiana. This summer taught me otherwise — drought, rabbits, hornworms, and more rain than any garden needs. Here’s what’s actually surviving, what I lost, and why getting the roselle in the ground late still counts as prepared.

Lessons from Last Hurricane Season: Don’t Wait to Prepare Your Yard

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Preparing your yard for hurricane season takes more time than you think. Learn from my hard-earned lessons about securing plants, trimming trees, choosing the right mulch, and protecting your property before a storm arrives.