April showers bring all kinds of flowers! The downtown landscapes of Lake City are abounding with springtime bulbs, vibrant violas, and flowering shrubs and trees. I have the unique privilege of not only gardening at Moore Farms Botanical, but also get to design and maintain the green spaces in Lake City. As a resident of the town, it’s exciting to step out… read more >
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Springtime Irrigation Startup
Its that time of year again where, if you are like me, you’re turning on your irrigation system for the first time since summer. Starting up a system for the first time takes more than just turning your controller to Auto. The first thing you have to do is turn your mainline back on. This is a step by step… read more >
The Wonderful World of Roses
Roses have a bad reputation. Before I started growing roses, I would have said they were the garden prima donnas. What came to mind then was a very temperamental plant that required constant attention and care and someone who had a high threshold for pain, as well as an extensive knowledge of literally all things roses. Granted, some of these things… read more >
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Vegetables for the Winter Season
One of my main focuses within the overall garden is the vegetable garden. I’ve been keeping an eye on the vegetables to see how they perform over winter, since I arrived here in January from Michigan. While the majority of the winter has been mild, we have had a few cold days requiring frost fabric to protect sensitive plants. The… read more >
Lost in Translation: Avoiding Bad Advice
If you are like many people these days, you have spent some time on Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram. These websites can be a great source for ideas and help in your garden. However, it is important to use caution before implementing some of these ideas. These websites do not peer review advice, which can lead to bad information circulating the internet. For… read more >