by Keri Byrum | Mar 22, 2019 | Plant Spotlight
On our recent trip to Florida I was literally stopped in my tracks by this purple flower vine in Winter Garden. I’ve been familiar with Petrea volubilis, or Queen’s Wreath Vine, but I’ve never seen it like this. Driving down Plant Street in Winter...
by Keri Byrum | Mar 6, 2017 | Plant Spotlight
Tabebuia Trees are starting to steal the show… again. It seems like each March the most commonly asked question is, “What are those yellow flower trees all over town?” Those, my friends, are Golden Trumpet or Tabebuia Trees. Well, maybe that...
by Keri Byrum | Nov 4, 2016 | Garden Visits, Plant Spotlight
Have you seen photos of Dutch bulb fields and been amazed at their beauty? Florida’s very own version of that spectacular scene can be found in the caladium fields at Classic Caladiums. Most of the world’s caladiums are produced in Florida among a handful...
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...
by Keri Byrum | Sep 8, 2016 | Edibles
October is the perfect time to start growing your winter vegetable garden. If you are trying to save money or grow something unusual, starting vegetables from seed is your best option. Read on to learn tips for growing plants from seed. This is a big deal for me. I...
