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How to Plant Beans

by Keri Byrum | Sep 27, 2016 | Edibles

Learning how to plant beans may sound basic, but if you are growing your first garden this will provide step by step details. Beans are one of my new favorites! They are easy to grow from seed and their large size makes them manageable for planting. When to Plant Beans For Florida gardeners, the When is often more important than the How. The timing of planting dates is critical to success. Especially if you are originally from more northern climates like I am, getting used to this new “gardening calendar” is important. The best time to plant beans in Florida is September through December and February through April. Why not January? Often the soil is too cool during this month for the seeds to germinate well.… Read Full Post

Patch of Heaven Gardens in Miami

by Keri Byrum | Sep 14, 2016 | Garden Visits

It seems like just last week, but nearly three months have passed since I visited the Miami area and many of their fantastic public gardens. As part of the American Public Gardens Association (APGA) annual conference I took advantage of the chance to participate in a private gardens of Miami tour. Our first stop on that tour was to Patch of Heaven Gardens in Miami. Not in the Miami you are thinking, this estate garden was about a 35 minute car ride from our hotel downtown. It is tucked among the agricultural lands that surround the urban areas of southern Florida. From their website, some history on the estate: Patch of Heaven Gardens is a unique private 20-acre estate located in the redland area of Miami-Dade county.… Read Full Post