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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.

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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. 

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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]

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

Bailey Ancell 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!

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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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Host plants discussed:

1. ​dutchman’s pipevine (Aristolochia tomentosa or Aristolochia macrophylla)

Host plant for Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly and Polydamas Swallowtail Butterfly

do not plant Aristolochia gigantea for a butterfly garden. it can be toxic to larvae.

1. ​purple passionflower vine (Passiflora incarnata), Yellow passionflower (Passiflora lutea) and Corkystem passionflower (Passiflora suberosa) .

Host plant for Gulf Fritillary Butterfly

1. ​frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora)

Host plant for White Peacock, Common Buckeye and others.

1. ​milkweed

If possible do not purchase tropical milkweed. Look for native species.

If purchasing tropical milkweed be sure to cut it back in the fall to help prevent the spread of OE. (more notes on tropical milkweed and how to care for it are at the bottom of these show notes)

*coontie (Zamia integrifolia) not discussed during this episode but I wanted to mention anyway. its a host plant for the atala butterfly - looks similar to a fern and its florida's only living cycad!

Resources discussed:

1. ​Florida Wildflower Foundation

flawildflowers.org

search bar top right of home page >search "bring on the butterflies" click on the first article that comes up which should be titled “bring on the butterflies”. this article will provide a list of larval host plants along with pictures.

1. ​Florida Wildflower Cooperative

floridawildflowers.com

I order all of my florida native seeds from them

1. ​Garden for Wildlife

gardenforwildlife.com

my go to resource for potted pollinator plants when visiting a local nursery or garden center is not an option.

Tropical Milkweed

The below is from Rainbow Gardens (they are based out of Texas).

Tropical Milkweed MUST be cut all the way back after the fall butterfly migration to deter disruption to the natural migratory pattern of monarchs and to help eliminate the spread of OE spores (a debilitating infection that adult monarchs can contract. We actually advise to cut your tropical milkweed back at least 2 times a year, in June and November. If you can cut back 3 times it’s even better. Add a cut back in late winter/early spring, in early February.). After cutting back your tropical milkweed, let the wounds heal closed (a couple of days, and then you can spray it with a 50/50 mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol (91% strength) to further sterilize the plant. Don’t spray during the heat of the day.

Read the full article here: https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/annuals-and-perennials/planting-tips-milkweed-butterflies-host-nectar-pollinators/

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How do wildflowers manage to bloom on roadsides?

How does an oak canopy spread out 100ft in the undisturbed depths of the quiet woods?

How did Florida's native american tribes successfully grow and harvest seminole pumpkins for hundreds of years?

How on earth do plants survive without us and the modern day sprinkler and drip system?

Thus far, this was my favorite episode to create. I hope you enjoy to listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it.

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Today is all about transporting yourself to seaside serenity by creating your very own coastal landscape!

Groundcovers & Flowers

1. Blue Daze (Evolvulus), Salt Tolerance: High

2. Oyster Plant (Tradescantia spathacea), Salt Tolerance: Moderate to High

3. Beach Sunflower (Helianthus debilis), Salt Tolerance: High

4. Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea), Salt Tolerance: Moderate

5. Lantana (Lantana involucrata) and (Lantana depressa) are FL native, (Lantana camara) is an invasive species. Salt Tolerance: Moderate

6. Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pulchella), Salt Tolerance: Moderate to High

7. Crossandra (Crossandra infundibuliformis), Salt Tolerance: Moderate

8. Purple Queen (Tradescantia pallida), Salt Tolerance: Moderate

9. Railroad Vine (Ipomoea pes-caprae), Salt Tolerance: High

10. Coontie (Zamia integrifolia), Salt Tolerance: Moderate

Grasses

1. White Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Alba'), Salt Tolerance: Moderate

2. Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris), Salt Tolerance: Moderate to High

3. Fakahatchee Grass (Tripsacum dactyloides), Salt Tolerance: Moderate

Vines

1. Black Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata), Salt Tolerance: Moderate

2. Corky Stem Passionflower Vine (Passiflora suberosa), Salt Tolerance: Moderate

3. Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis), Salt Tolerance: High

Trees and Shrubs

1. Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens), Salt Tolerance: Moderate

2. Coral Bean (Erythrina herbacea), Salt Tolerance: Moderate

3. Seagrape (Coccoloba uvifera), Salt Tolerance: High

4. Ixora (Ixora coccinea), Salt Tolerance: Moderate

5. Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata), Salt Tolerance: Moderate

6. Oleander (Nerium oleander), Salt Tolerance: High

7. Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus), Salt Tolerance: High

8. Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), Salt Tolerance: Moderate

Succulents

1. Agave (Agave americana) and (Agave americana 'Mediopicta'), Salt Tolerance: Moderate to High

2. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller), Salt Tolerance: Moderate

3. Desert Rose (Adenium obesum), Salt Tolerance: Moderate

4. Firesticks (Euphorbia tirucalli), Salt Tolerance: High

5. Angelina Sedum (Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'), Salt Tolerance: Moderate

6. Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) & Portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora), Salt Tolerance: High

7. Baby Sun Rose (Aptenia cordifolia) and (Aptenia cordifolia 'Variegata'), Salt Tolerance: High

8. Bulbine (Bulbine frutescens), Salt Tolerance: Moderate

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The warmer weather can increase pest pressure in our gardens. But something we don’t talk about often enough is how it can also increase the amount of beneficial predatory insects that visit our yards.

Today we are going to discuss my favorite predatory insects and how you can increase their populations in your own space.

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Vines are so versatile - whether you want to make a statement in a large planter, fill a hanging basket by the front door, maximize impact in a small space with vertical interest, or maybe its a little privacy you crave...No matter your goal or vision there is a vine for that!

VINES DISCUSSED

Leaners:

1. Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spp.)

FYI many types of bougainvillea - not all are trained as vines.

2. Allamanda (Allamanda cathartic)

Twiners:

3. Confederate Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)

4. Sky Vine (Thunbergia grandiflora)

5. Mandevilla Vine (Mandevilla spp.)

6. Moon Flower (Ipomoea alba)

7. Passion Vine (Passiflora spp)

8. Dutchman's Pipevine (Aristolochia tomentosa)

9. Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae)

Clingers:

10. English Ivy (Hedera helix)

11. Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila)

12.Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

13. Monstera (Monstera deliciosa)

Other Vines

14. Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida)

15. Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas)

16. Asiatic Jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum)

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