Extreme Winter Survival: How to Protect and Revive Your Garden After Hard Freezes
2026 has been a tough winter everywhere, and unusually cold here in North Central Florida. As of mid-February, I’ve logged...
Why Winter Is Essential to Growth in Gardens
The Season That Prepares the Soil, the Plants, and the Gardener In modern gardening culture, winter can feel like a...
How Winter Cover Crops Can Build Soil in Florida
Winter in Florida is unique: nights can get chilly, but the rare frost is usually light, and daytime highs can...
Turn Your Food Forest Into a Frost Buffer: Smart Canopy and Layout Techniques
If you’ve gardened in Florida for any length of time, you already know that winter is unpredictable. One year, you’re...
Why Winter Wildlife Habitat-Building Matters in a Thriving Florida Food Forest
Just a couple of years ago, our quiet neighborhood, originally developed in the 1980s, contained mostly empty lots full of...
The Hidden Garden Pest: Root-Knot Nematodes and How to Outsmart Them Naturally
If you’re managing a food forest or organic edible garden in Florida (and beyond), you’ve probably dealt with seemingly endless...
What We Forgot About Farming: The Permaculture Practices We Need Now
During my birth month, I’m indulging in a bit of reflection, not only about my life as I enter the...
Moon Phase Gardening: Fact, Fiction, or Folklore?
In permaculture, where observation and working with nature are core principles, does the potential impact of the moon on gardening have any validity?
How Permaculture Supports Your Internal Microbiome: Cultivating Health from the Ground Up
When we talk about health, we often focus on things like diet, exercise, and stress management. But a key piece...
The Summer Solstice: Honoring the Longest Day in the Garden
The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, holds deep meaning for many cultures around the world. It’s the...
