We had a listener write in with the following question:

Can you talk about plants that are frost tolerant. With climate change, I fear colder than normal weather is going to be the norm. I live in Vero Beach Florida and I'm going to lose all my hibiscus to the recent frost.

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COLD HARDY PLANTS DISCUSSED TODAY

VINES

1. Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) NATIVE

2. Confederate Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)

3. Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia) NATIVE

SHRUBS

1. ​ Firebush (Hamelia patens var. patens) NATIVE *Hummingbirds!
2. ​ American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) NATIVE
3. ​ Azaleas (Rhododendron)
4. ​ Viburnums (Viburnum odoratissimum, Viburnum suspensum and Viburnum obovatum) Only obovatum is NATIVE - All three are great though.
5. Firespike (Odontonema cuspidatum) *Hummingbirds!
6. Podocarpus (Podocarpus macrophyllus)

PALMS

Sabal Palm (Sabal palmetto) NATIVE

LAWN/TURF

1. Frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora) NATIVE

2. Fleabane Erigeron quercifolius) NATIVE

BOARDER PLANTS/FILLERS

1. Coontie (Zamia integrifolia) NATIVE

2. Monkey Grass (Liriope)

3. Asparagus Fern (Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri')

I brought a Moth Orchid home. Now what? Orchids are a huge diverse family of plants. Learn how to care for your grocery store orchid while also gaining a deeper understanding of the family Orchidaceae as a whole.

ORCHIDS DISCUSSED TODAY

1. ​Phalaenopsis Aka Moth Orchid (most common)
2. ​Dendrobiums - My favorite genus! Easy to source.
3. ​Terrestrial / Ground Orchids - Behave more like "normal" plants. Two common ground orchids are Epidendrum radicans / Reed Stem (sun) and Spathoglottis plicata (shade). Easy to source.
4. ​Florida Vanilla Orchid: Vanilla phaeantha, Vanilla dilloniana, and Vanilla barbellata *commercially exploited. be mindful.
5. ​Water-spider orchid (Habenaria repens)
6. ​The cranefly orchid (Tipularia discolor) *rare, be mindful if sourcing.
7. ​Florida butterfly orchid (Encyclia tampensis) commercially exploited, be mindful
8. ​Jewel Orchid (Ludisia discolor) Beautiful foliage. Easy to source. Recommended for indoors by UF IFAS.

SOURCES

American Orchid Society

https://www.aos.org/orchids/articles/cold-tolerance-of-warm-growing-orchids

UF IFAS

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/floridas-native-orchids/

Florida Nature Photography

https://www.floridanaturephotography.com/project/native-orchids/

St Augustine Orchid Society

https://staugorchidsociety.org/PDF/200110Tips-ColdTolerance.pdf

We had a listener in SW Florida write in with a couple questions.

"I'm struggling to find reliable sources of gardening advice. I'm getting lots of suggestions of things to try, but the advice is not consistent, and I end up mostly confused...do you have any suggestions on the best sources for local gardening advice?"

"Also, I'm going to be away for several months and wondering if there are people who can be hired to take care of my fruit trees and other plants."

Tune in to episode 30 for my response.

Have your own question for the show? Write in to us.

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Episode Resources:

1. South Florida Plant Guide (online plant guide)

south-florida-plant-guide.com

2. Stacks Urban Harvest (website + youtube)

stacksurbanharvest.com

3. Flip My Florida - tv series. free to watch on youtube. just search the name.

4. Your Central Florida Yard - podcast. Available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.

5. Become a Florida Master Gardener - https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/mastergardener/what-we-do/become/

I’ve had a few folks reach out inquiring about how I started my gardening business - some of you are even interested in starting your own!  So, I decided to dedicate an entire episode to this. I hope you enjoy.

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EPISODE RESOURCES:

Courses & Certifications: FNGLA, UF

Audio Books: David Goggin’s “Can’t Hurt Me”

Minimalism “Live a Meaningful Life”

Podcasts:

The Minimalists, Plants Grow Here, Native Plants Healthy Planet, The Beet, Gardening with the RHS, BBC Gardeners World

Shows:

Your Garden Made Perfect, Monty Don (he has been in many!)

This is a new segment where listeners can write in with garden and houseplant questions. Today's patient is a 30-year old houseplant (ficus elastica). Unfortunately, this little lady is not doing well and her parents are worried about her decline in health. Let's see if we can help!

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1. ​Email: [email protected]
2. ​Website: RootsRedefined.com ＞ The Florida Gardener Podcast ＞ Write in to the Show

Article sourced for this episode: https://growplant.org/blog/rubber-tree-life-cycle/

Ready for your 5 minutes of fame?

Send in your garden and house plant questions! 

Potted, in ground, cut flower, dish garden. If it relates to Florida gardening or interior plants I would love to try and help.

No question is dumb or silly - if it's on your mind let us know. Write in to the show and I’ll answer your question on a future episode.

Submit your question one of two ways:

1. Email: [email protected]

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We are back for Part 2!

If you want to keep the conversation going, I encourage you to connect with Bailey.

He’s planning a  third trip to Florida, this winter. If you have a neat spot he should check out whether it’s a botanical garden, a hidden gem in Florida that no one knows about, a neat plant you’re growing at home, or even a cool skate or surf spot.  He is very interested in all things the sunshine state. 

Connect with Bailey: [email protected]

We are back for Part 2!

If you want to keep the conversation going, I encourage you to connect with Bailey.

He’s planning a  third trip to Florida, this winter. If you have a neat spot he should check out whether it’s a botanical garden, a hidden gem in Florida that no one knows about, a neat plant you’re growing at home, or even a cool skate or surf spot.  He is very interested in all things the sunshine state. 

Connect with Bailey: [email protected]

I couldn’t be more excited to share that we had our very first guest on the Florida Gardener Podcast!

Bailey is head gardener at an 19th century estate in Dorset, England.

We got to talking because believe it or not, Bailey is a listener of the Florida Gardener Podcast and he has visited Florida a few times now.

My love and appreciation for British gardening runs deep.

So, when Bailey was kind of enough to do the podcast, I was beyond elated.

Cozy up with a warm cup of tea and enjoy this episode!

Connect with Bailey:

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Always consult with your HOA prior to make any changes to your landscape. I do not provide legal advice. This episode is for entertainment purposes only. 🌼

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