A Camellia is a beautiful, meaningful gift that keeps blooming year after year. Camellias thrive in North Florida, South Georgia, and across the Gulf Coast region. Once established, they are easy to care for and remarkably long-lived. Many camellias around Tallahassee have been growing and...
In these trying times of hard freezes, icy mornings, and weather that makes us question what state we live in, it’s comforting to know some plants don’t flinch. Enter the lovely ladies of the landscape: Holly and Juniper. While the rest of the garden might be looking rough,...
Gardening in North Florida gives us the rare opportunity to blend tropical-looking plants with classic Southern staples. Even with freezes and cold snaps, there are plenty of cold-hardy options that keep your garden looking lush, colorful, and full of life year-round. Bold winter gardens aren’t...
Fall is here, and that means camellias are back in bloom! For southern gardeners, these diverse evergreen shrubs provide color from fall through spring, and structure all year. While they’ve been a southern staple for centuries, camellias haven’t lost their allure. Thanks to dedicated backyard enthusiasts and...
Quick FactsType: Deciduous fruit tree (Japanese or native species)Sun: Full sun (6+ hours/day)Soil: Well-drained, tolerates clayWater: Moderate; drought-tolerant once establishedPlanting Time: Fall through early winterHarvest Season: Mid- to late fallMature Size:Japanese: 12–15 ft tall/wideNative: 20–40 ft tall This fruit is a revelation! If you’ve only had a wild persimmon, or worse, an...
There’s something magical about pulling a fresh onion out of your own garden. This humble crop is one of the easiest vegetables you can grow, and it pays you back in a big way. Onions go into almost every meal, they keep well once harvested, and they’re...
PANSIES Pansies are one of the most popular and recognizable cool weather annuals across the country. Pansies offer charming round flowers that create a pop of color from fall till spring. Pansies and violas have edible flowers frequently used to add unique color to salads or...
As fall turns to winter, many blooming landscape plants take a rest from their colorful summer displays. Try some of these plants that offer interest all year long with bold and bright evergreen leaves....