by Keri Byrum | Apr 24, 2016 | Edibles |
It’s hard to believe that it is that time of year already, but the warming weather means it is time for picking blueberries in Orlando! On a beautiful Sunday afternoon we took the time to visit one of the local blueberry farms near Orlando. I haven’t done this before– it seems like something I mention every year and before I know it the short blueberry season is over and we’ve missed it. Not this year! Where to pick blueberries near Orlando There are several places to chose from and we went to Beck Brothers blueberries U-Pick near Windermere. A few others to chose from include: Tom West near Winter Garden Pappy’s Patch in Oviedo BlueBerry Hill Farm in Clermont A Patch of Blue right between Orlando and Winter Park Southern Hill Farms in Clermont I would recommend checking the Facebook page of the farm or their website before visiting to make sure they are open.… Read Full...
by Keri Byrum | Apr 18, 2016 | Around Our Yard |
Warning: If you find yourself extremely sensitive to killing plants I suggest you quit reading here. As I mentioned in my last post we are undertaking a renovation of our yard and garden. There are a lot of plants that I know need to be removed and, quite honestly, I needed some help to accept this point. Removing our two Bismark palms was one of those. The University of Florida cites in their Bismark Palm document that “the Bismarck palm is a native of Madagascar that grows to a height of 30 to 60 feet with a spread of 12 to 16 feet… The bold texture and color and eventual great height of this species make a strong statement in any setting, but can be overpowering in small residential landscapes.”… Read Full Post
by Keri Byrum | Apr 1, 2016 | Around Our Yard, Uncategorized |
It has been a busy few weeks in our garden! After much deliberation, we’ve decided to do a major overhaul and yard renovation of our backyard. I love the lushness of our yard, but I also understand that it may have gotten a little out of hand. For instance, Bismark Palms (Bismarkia nobilis) are absolutely stunning palms. When I moved into our house five years ago the previous owner had planted two of these little babies in our back yard. They were so cute. And not having the heart to remove them back then, over time these plants have grown! At maturity Bismark palms can be 30′ tall with a spread of 12-16 feet. This is just not the plant for a small backyard.… Read Full Post
