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Garden Journal
Short stories, timely reminders, and practical videos from Amy’s Central Florida garden.
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From Old Hose to Drip Line: Planting Fall Tomatoes the Florida Way
I planted my San Marzano tomato seedlings, tucked them in with mulch, and turned a heavy old garden hose into a drip line for the bed. Here’s how I did it, start to finish.
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Beat the Heat, Prep for Fall: How I Amend My Florida Garden Bed in August
August in Florida is too hot to plant much, but it’s the perfect time to get a bed ready for fall. Here’s how I amend my soil, and…
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Smoked Basil: The Bonus Batch from Pepper Day
While my hot peppers were on the pellet grill, I tucked in some fresh basil from the garden. Here’s how the smoked basil turned out and how I’m…
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Smoking Hot Peppers!
The peppers from my garden are spicy and now smoked. The flavor is amazing!
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The Curious Case of the Missing Pink Pineapple
One proud mother pineapple disappeared, leaving a pot full of babies and a garden mystery with no confession. Review the evidence and choose your favorite suspect.
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Extreme Heat Is Serious
A short reminder to protect yourself while working outside during intense Central Florida heat.
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Transplanting a Bargain Plant
See how Amy approaches a discounted plant and gives it a thoughtful start in its new home.
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Remaking a Worm Compost Bed
A practical garden look at rebuilding a worm-compost setup and keeping the system useful.
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