The Florida Gardener

Host plants discussed:​dutchman’s pipevine (Aristolochia tomentosa or Aristolochia macrophylla) Host plant for Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly and Polydamas Swallowtail Butterflydo not plant Aristolochia gigantea for a butterfly garden. it can be toxic to larvae. ​purple passionflower vine (Passiflora incarnata), Yellow passionflower (Passiflora lutea) and Corkystem passionflower (Passiflora suberosa) .Host plant for Gulf Fritillary Butterfly ​frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora)Host plant for White Peacock, Common Buckeye and others. ​milkweedIf 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:​Florida Wildflower Foundationflawildflowers.orgsearch 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. ​Florida Wildflower Cooperative floridawildflowers.comI order all of my florida native seeds from them ​Garden for Wildlifegardenforwildlife.commy go to resource for potted pollinator plants when visiting a local nursery or garden center is not an option. Tropical MilkweedThe 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/Let’s Connect: RootsRedefined.com

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. Let’s Connect: RootsRedefined.com #podcast #gardening #florida

Today is all about transporting yourself to seaside serenity by creating your very own coastal landscape!Groundcovers & Flowers1. Blue Daze (Evolvulus), Salt Tolerance: High2. Oyster Plant (Tradescantia spathacea), Salt Tolerance: Moderate to High3. Beach Sunflower (Helianthus debilis), Salt Tolerance: High4. Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea), Salt Tolerance: Moderate5. Lantana (Lantana involucrata) and (Lantana depressa) are FL native, (Lantana camara) is an invasive species. Salt Tolerance: Moderate6. Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pulchella), Salt Tolerance: Moderate to High7. Crossandra (Crossandra infundibuliformis), Salt Tolerance: Moderate8. Purple Queen (Tradescantia pallida), Salt Tolerance: Moderate9. Railroad Vine (Ipomoea pes-caprae), Salt Tolerance: High 10. Coontie (Zamia integrifolia), Salt Tolerance: ModerateGrasses1. White Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Alba'), Salt Tolerance: Moderate2. Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris), Salt Tolerance: Moderate to High3. Fakahatchee Grass (Tripsacum dactyloides), Salt Tolerance: ModerateVines1. Black Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata), Salt Tolerance: Moderate2. Corky Stem Passionflower Vine (Passiflora suberosa), Salt Tolerance: Moderate3. Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis), Salt Tolerance: HighTrees and Shrubs1. Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens), Salt Tolerance: Moderate2. Coral Bean (Erythrina herbacea), Salt Tolerance: Moderate3. Seagrape (Coccoloba uvifera), Salt Tolerance: High4. Ixora (Ixora coccinea), Salt Tolerance: Moderate5. Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata), Salt Tolerance: Moderate6. Oleander (Nerium oleander), Salt Tolerance: High7. Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus), Salt Tolerance: High8. Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), Salt Tolerance: ModerateSucculents1. Agave (Agave americana) and (Agave americana 'Mediopicta'), Salt Tolerance: Moderate to High 2. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller), Salt Tolerance: Moderate3. Desert Rose (Adenium obesum), Salt Tolerance: Moderate4. Firesticks (Euphorbia tirucalli), Salt Tolerance: High5. Angelina Sedum (Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'), Salt Tolerance: Moderate6. Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) & Portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora), Salt Tolerance: High7. Baby Sun Rose (Aptenia cordifolia) and (Aptenia cordifolia 'Variegata'), Salt Tolerance: High8. Bulbine (Bulbine frutescens), Salt Tolerance: ModerateSign up for my FREE Newsletter, Download Garden Plans, Book a Consult: rootsredefined.comSocial: IG@roots.redefined | FB@roots.redefined.fb | TikTok@roots.redefined

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. Sign up for my FREE Newsletter, Download Garden Plans, Book a Consult: rootsredefined.comSocial: IG@roots.redefined | FB@roots.redefined.fb | TikTok@roots.redefined

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)Sign up for our FREE Newsletter, Download Garden Plans, Book a Consult 💻 rootsredefined.comSOCIALIG@roots.redefined | FB@roots.redefined.fb | TikTok@roots.redefined

Opening up and sharing it all...Roots is headed into its fourth year! It's been a wild ride, and I have a ton to share about the gardening business. This episode is going to be a combination of helpful tips for you in the garden and interesting insights into the plant & floral industry – sorta like pulling the curtain back on some things you may not have been aware of. This is Part 2 of 2. Hope ya enjoy! VISIT OUR WEBSITE, DOWNLOAD GARDEN PLANS, SCHEDULE A CONSULT💻 rootsredefined.comSOCIALIG@roots.redefined | FB@roots.redefined.fb | TikTok@roots.redefined

Today we are spillin' the tea. Roots is headed into its fourth year! It's been a wild ride, and I have a ton to share about the gardening business. This episode is going to be a combination of helpful tips for you in the garden and interesting insights into the plant & floral industry – sorta like pulling the curtain back on some things you may not have been aware of. This is Part 1 of 2. Hope ya Enjoy!VISIT OUR WEBSITE 💻 rootsredefined.comDOWNLOAD GARDEN PLANS🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)SOCIALIG@roots.redefined | FB@roots.redefined.fb | TikTok@roots.redefined

Transform your bland yard into the magical garden of your dreams. Have you ever left a botanical garden thinking "Wow, that was incredible!" Here's the secret. Any well-designed garden, private or public, is multi-sensory. Today we are going to challenge the way you view your outdoor space and before long you'll be thinking and designing like a pro. VISIT OUR WEBSITE 💻 rootsredefined.com DOWNLOAD GARDEN PLANS 🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com) SOCIAL IG@roots.redefined | FB@roots.redefined.fb | TikTok@roots.redefined

Floridians! We are headed into the BEST time to garden. So put on a cozy flannel and brew a cup of tea because today we are discussing some of my favorite plants for the fall and winter months. Plants discussed on today's episode: 1. Cranberry Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) 2. Zinnias 3. Muhly Grass 4.Tropical Hydrangeas (Dombeya Seminole OR Burgessiae Seminole) 5. Blazing Star (Liatris) Bonus Plant: Blue Spruce Sedum aka Blue Spruce Stonecrop VISIT OUR WEBSITE 💻 rootsredefined.com DOWNLOAD GARDEN PLANS 🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com) SOCIAL IG@roots.redefined | FB@roots.redefined.fb | TikTok@roots.redefined

For those of us who lean more toward the creepy and mysterious rather than the pretty and perky this episode is for you! We are going to discuss my favorite dark and moody foliage plants and also some hardscape tips to create the perfect Victorian Era Gothic Garden. Schedule a Plant Consult! (Onsite and Virtual options available)🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)💻 rootsredefined.com IG@roots.redefined | FB@roots.redefined.fb | TikTok@roots.redefined

Today is all about growing and harvesting your own food year-round in the sunshine state. YES, you heard me right. You can grow veg and fruit even in the hottest most humid months of the year and despite what you may think - it doesn’t have to be difficult.  🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)💻 rootsredefined.com IG@roots.redefined | FB@roots.redefined.fb | TikTok@roots.redefined

Today is all about the interesting and colorful plants you can decorate shady areas of your landscape with. Whether you have a large tree that casts shade, a north facing bed, or a covered patio or balcony, these plants thrive in low light conditions both in ground and in a pot! 🍃 Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)💻 rootsredefined.com IG@roots.redefined | FB@roots.redefined.fb | TikTok@roots.redefined

Create the Cut Flower Garden of your dreams! Yes, even us Floridians can enjoy fresh cut flowers during the hottest parts of the year. Whether you have a yard or just a few balcony containers you can enjoy harvesting your own flowers. So, what are you waiting for? Let's create a mini flower farm!🍃 Purchase Seeds & Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)💻 rootsredefined.com IG@roots.redefined | FB@roots.redefined.fb | TikTok@roots.redefined

Over the last few years, I have made it my mission to "rewild" my yard - transforming my outdoor space into a wildlife habitat. Today is all about attracting pollinators to the Florida garden. We will be focusing primarily on butterflies however bees, hummingbirds and other pollinators will be discussed, too. Because butterfly gardening is actually just wildlife gardening and when you garden for wildlife you attract so many wonderful birds and insects.

Today I'm going to share with you everything I have learned while maintaining indoor plants for my commercial clients. Whether you have a few succulents on the windowsill or a full-blown indoor jungle, this episode is for you. We are going to debunk some myths, share some tips and reveal an industry secret or two.  🍃 Buy Seeds & Download Garden Plans on Etsy (rootsredefined.etsy.com)💻 rootsredefined.comIG@roots.redefined | FB@roots.redefined.fb | TikTok@roots.redefined