The intense heat Florida is famous for isn't always kind to tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum). As much as the hot, damp conditions can be a big help for growing tropical fruit like papayas and bananas, ...

Strawberries are a great crop to cultivate in Florida, but they are grown differently in the Sunshine State than in other regions. While strawberries are a ubiquitous summer crop for many growers ...

Heirloom vegetables are open-pollinated plants from generations past, allowing seeds to be saved and replanted. While once diverse, only 3% of food plant varieties from 1900 are commonly available ...

If you're heading to a garden center to start replacing plants killed by freezing temps earlier this month, watch out for these invasives.

Cold-hardy citrus varieties like satsuma mandarins and Sugar Belle oranges can thrive in North Florida despite occasional freezes. Proper planting and care are essential for citrus success, including ...

Julie Becker digs a plant on a hill overlooking a Duke Energy substation and Mattamy Homes subdivision. CLERMONT — On quiet fall mornings, when most of Central Florida buzzes along I-4 and State Road ...

If there was ever a plant that was considered royalty in southern landscapes the camellias would undoubtedly be it. They have been grown in our gardens for over 200 years. With origins in Asia, it is ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida on assessing damage from recent freeze, mulch from ornamental grasses, ...