The four seasons in Florida are the Love bug season, The Snow bird season, the Hurricane season and Summer.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a8 ай бұрын
🤣 So true
@RCPrepping Жыл бұрын
We are in Zone9b central Florida. We vegetable garden outdoors 365 days a year. There is always something to grow. Less things in the hottest months, but always something. Your channel is a wonderful educational experience.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I love growing year round.
@katereznikov87925 күн бұрын
We are in DeLand, Central Fl, just moved from Brooklyn NY. Your videos are extremely good and important. Thank you so very much ❤❤❤
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a5 күн бұрын
I’m so glad they are helpful!
@lanapayne5935 күн бұрын
Your video is so encouraging to me. I’ve been trying to garden in the Everglades for about 3 years now and have observed everything you discussed. Thank you so much for the info and the tips!
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a5 күн бұрын
Absolutely. My pleasure!
@desireelamarche714918 күн бұрын
Thank you, very helpful. I just learned I've been doing everything wrong 🙃
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a18 күн бұрын
Lol. That’s a common Florida thing 🌴
@Ladybuginthegarden Жыл бұрын
South Florida resident here....our seasons are different from north and central Florida. We only get 40 & 50 degree temps for 2-3 days in Jan.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
Haha. Yeah. I’m jealous how much cool fruit you can grow! I get too many freezes 🥶
@xxkittymeowxx80938 ай бұрын
Hi ! In Ocala for 61 years ! Just found your channel ! Love your videos !
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a8 ай бұрын
Welcome neighbor 👋
@kgeistfeld19 минут бұрын
Love all of your knowledge and that you are sharing it with us:) we live in 9b as well and everything you said is what we have experienced. Please keep the videos coming! New subscriber for life here ❤️
@sonnyamoran7383 Жыл бұрын
You sweet lady, please, please keep, keeping on. I appreciate everything you do.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sonnya 🥰
@coryhyatt20355 ай бұрын
Companion planting that works for me in florida Tomato - Basil/Marigold Cucumber - Dill Broccoli - Catnip Cabbage - Borage Lettuce - Sweet Allysum Carrot - Garlic/Onion
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a5 ай бұрын
This is an awesome list! Thank you
@creativelysustainablenow Жыл бұрын
This is the video I needed when I started gardening in Florida a few years ago. Thank you!
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
😀 FL is a different animal for sure!
@lisacordell51442 ай бұрын
New to gardening. I really appreciate the info!
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@momdaughter25085 ай бұрын
I love gardening and now I am moving from Cleveland, Ohio to Tampa, Florida. Thanks for the information.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a5 ай бұрын
Welcome to the neighborhood 💚
@sonnyamoran7383 Жыл бұрын
Thank you about the good bugs. We know the good bugs take care of the bad bugs.
@soniamarshall9293Ай бұрын
19:51 I cover determine tomatoes plants with netting to avoid flying sucking fruit bugs like stink bugs.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9aАй бұрын
Great tip
@mistycarter9809 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful for a new FL gardener. I appreciate the tips!
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. I hope it is helpful
@oreopaksun2512 Жыл бұрын
Lol, Petrina, the Florida Tourism Board has a bone to pick with you, especially about that "Bug Season". I am good with that: sometimes, I would like more breathing and gardening space here for just us Floridians. Good job on hitting so many key pointers especially about knowing your growing seasons, but I think flexibility is key: extra seedlings kept in seed trays is perfect - weather might get warm faster, freeze unexpectedly, and get freak storms. And having backups, yeah, we just keep on rolling no matter what Mother Nature throws at us. And flexible palate might be good, too, because those tropical greens DO grow like weeds during the Dog Days of Summer (Katuk, Chaya, Moringa, Malabar Spinach, Egyptian Spinach, Ethiopian Kale, Perpetual Spinach, Longevity Spinach, Okinawan Spinach, New Zealand Spinach....), I wish I could love eating them like spinach, alas, nope! And a HUGE sense of humor, cause we have to enjoy the garden for what it is, shrug off what does not work, and plant again. And, GOOD NEWS! We get two shots at that fabulous crop, not just one. Please, in your videos, give us opening shots of your fruit trees in winter, and Roselle in the summer/fall, so we can all get clued into the quick change of our seasons. Shhhhh! It will be just our little secret cue to get out into the garden.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 So much truth! We really do just roll with Mother Nature here and I will absolutely give you guys heads up when the roselle and peach tree have deemed the seasons have changed 😆
@koelganellspeaks867929 күн бұрын
Such helpful information!! Thank you!!
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a29 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@RobinL4715 Жыл бұрын
Really helpful video- would have loved to watch this 3 years ago when we moved here from New England. You and the Wild Floridian are my “go to” channels for my FL gardening tips!
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@bahrijaimamovic19116 ай бұрын
I’m new in the Florida gardening, and thank you so much for sharing this with us 😊
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a6 ай бұрын
My pleasure. Happy Gardening 👩🌾
@reubadoob Жыл бұрын
Halfway through this video and I haven’t stopped shaking my head in agreement. I’ve gardened all over the US but being completely stumped growing in SWFL. Thanks for these tips. Going to give my garden another try this summer fall and winter.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
Yay! 🙌 Definitely keep trying. Once you get it, it becomes second nature. 👩🌾
@Lee_lee_27_7_275 ай бұрын
This is so helpful. We are new homeowners, and have only lived in Pinellas County for a few years - transplanted from NJ - and I've been wanting to try for a garden, but I didnt know where to start. In NJ, you just toss a seed in the ground and it grows. I will be following your account for more inspiration.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching. Florida can be a little challenging but once you get the hang of it, I think you will love it.
@FloridaGirl-3 ай бұрын
She is spot on! 👍
@chaselex Жыл бұрын
If you let seaweed dry in the sun and then put it in a blender, it makes a nice powder
@chaselex Жыл бұрын
Same thing with bones, and/or egg shells
@heatheringram2976 Жыл бұрын
Hi Petrina, Im Australian but living in Ky. Don’t ask why. Im not even sure. But the weather is the pits for gardening. It’s only 6 months. The spring is too short to grow in before things bolt in may. We want to move to a part of Florida that resembles Australia. So we can have a great winter garden and then the typical summer garden. 40-55 degree days in winter, mild spring and fall. Summers are hot everywhere anyway. Would Tallahassee or Gainesville be good choices? Or do you have suggestions? If you could pick the perfect place to grow where would it be? We don’t want to live near the coast and hurricanes Love your videos, thanks Heather
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
That’s such a hard question but I would say anywhere from Gainesville to Ocala. Gainesville still gets cold weather during the winter that could kill your plants (ie 25 degrees) but Ocala generally stays just above freezing at night. The summers are pretty much like everyone else winters because the heat humidity and bugs are pretty extreme so it’s very hard to grow traditional veggies. You can still grow things but they will be specialty plants. Either of those 2 places will allow you still grow traditional fruit trees which is nice but they get a little too cold for the tropical fruits like mangos and bananas without a lot of protection. I’m just south of Ocala (about an hour) and I love this area but I am closer to the coast. No matter where you pick, hurricanes will happen but you would be surprised how well FL handles them due to our infrastructure and we are just used to them. Pick a house that is a full block home with a new roof. Those two things will make a world of difference.
@bonsaigroves4475 Жыл бұрын
Howdy from North West Florida! Gardening is definitely different from Northern California. Im loving the heat and humidity but retraining my green thumb has been a challenge. You have been a great help!
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
Howdy neighbor 👋. I’m so glad you are finding the videos helpful 👩🌾
@user-sc6zh3uk9b2 ай бұрын
5th generation native west central been around growing vegetables most my 70years it can be a challenge mainly in the dry years which are becoming more and more. Then when we do get a good rainy season you have fungus problems don't forget all the pests above and below ground
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a2 ай бұрын
Haha! Truth! I love it though
@melissaroth4467Ай бұрын
So much great information! Thank you! It sounds like you can't just go to Walmart to get seeds then? I assumed the varieties offered vary from state to state, but maybe not.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9aАй бұрын
You can but I’d do some quick google searches because I’ve seen them sell things like long day onions that will never bulb here.
@jlseagull2.060 Жыл бұрын
I’m am not in FL. Our weather is the opposite to yours - hot and dry with LOTS of 🐛! They never go away. Last year I was fight against aphis and, worse, leaf miners yikes! Your bug strategy still sheds a light for me. I just found your channel and love it. Subbed.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed the video. Bugs are the worse 😂
@lindapedersen-hylka7170 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great tips. As I've said before I'm a NY gal in a Florida world. I've been here 5 years now & I'm finally getting some things right. I have cabbage, kale & broccoli coming up now. Also everglades tomatoes, strawberries & lots of spices doing great in my garden. I like the tips about companion gardening. I'm going to start that. Love your videos, they've been helping me a lot with my transition. (I'm actually visiting up in NY now. Brrrr, lol)
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you are enjoying them. It sounds like you have a yummy harvest coming soon. Stay warm up there 💚
@tealeaf4451 Жыл бұрын
Nice! Which spices do you grow?
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
@@tealeaf4451 oh my, so many. Different kinds of mint, bee balm, oregano, parsley, basil, rosemary, thyme, sage, pineapple sage, sorrel and probably more I can’t remember.
@lindapedersen-hylka7170 Жыл бұрын
@@tealeaf4451 I'm growing Parsley, Thyme, Cilantro, Rosemary, Dill, Chives, Oregano & Cuban Oregano. Going to try Basil again. I always grew Basil in NY but for some reason it keeps dying on my here.
@tealeaf4451 Жыл бұрын
Thank you both! I started a good amount of herbs this year but I want to get some more, mainly medicinal ones.
@Lexihasgxld6 ай бұрын
I’m brand new to gardening and I enjoyed this video !
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a6 ай бұрын
Welcome! Glad it was helpful
@wardamnpjm14766 ай бұрын
Moved to Florida a few years ago. We just built an above ground pool with some extra deck area. We screened the entire thing with a supposedly “Bug Proof or No- See-Um proof” screening. I’m going to bring my raised beds (they are on my exterior deck and on rollers) into my screened in pool area during summer,and see if I can mitigate some of the pest damage! Plants should still get plenty of sun,or at least that’s the theory. Fingers crossed. Thanks for the video! Very informative.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a6 ай бұрын
I tried that in my screened in patio and I got a crazy amount of aphids but none of the lady bugs could get in to eat them so it got out of control. I don’t think my screen is bug proof so I would definitely love to hear how it goes for you.
@liamthompson9090 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. You give a lot of good info in the description box below this video. Thanks.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoyed it 💚
@Jessgardens Жыл бұрын
Petrina, Dill is a great bouquet filler! If you grow any flowers pair them together, looks great!
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea! Thank you 💚
@brendao185 Жыл бұрын
Learned so much. What peas did you say??
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
Are you asking about the summer veggies, cowpeas? Those are black eye peas but they come in a lot more varieties than just the one you see in the store.
@naikarivera-deutsch9210 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing I live in Pensacola Florida
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a10 ай бұрын
My pleasure 💚
@marilynearl6887 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your tips. I could not get ahead last year because of bugs on my cucumbers . Will try these tips this year
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
Awesome. I hope it helps 💚
@user-hz7kv6js6l Жыл бұрын
Great video! I wish I would have found your channel back in 2020 when I started really getting into my Florida gardening in zone 9b. I have made all the beginner mistakes and have learned to be a better gardener from it. Another summer tropical that I have had a lot of success with are my pineapple plants and ginger. I just started growing banana plants and papaya trees last summer. So I'm hoping to get some fruit this summer. I also started some blueberry plants and a Meyers lemon tree in a pot. I started companion planting and have not had any issues with bugs. I have a few raised beds I grow Aloe plants in. I make liquid fertilizer from these plants to feed all of my garden with. I spray the leaves and water using the aloe fertilizer once a week. I have to say, since I started using aloe in my garden, my plants don't bug me anymore. 😂
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
That is very cool. I didn’t know that about Aloe. I’ll definitely look into that. Thank you!
@frankbelt6338 ай бұрын
This video was very helpful.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@fotomanal Жыл бұрын
Excellent video and your narration, as usual, is fantastic!! I just wish you had a similar video for region 10b!!
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
Zone 10 is just a bit south of me so everything should be pretty close to the same but you guys warm up sooner this time of year. The temps should be the same for the seasons but yours happen sooner. That’s why I like to base season changes on temp and reading natures queues since that kind of works everywhere 🌴
@wisteria498111 ай бұрын
Thank you for lots of very helpful information🙌
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a11 ай бұрын
It’s my pleasure!
@judyjohansen83933 ай бұрын
Great info…thank you!
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome 💚
@cheridefries4980 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Loved all your information. Wish I had done succession planting, but I will going forward. I had red spider mites take out my potatoes, tomatoes, and egg plant this year!! Ugh.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
Hopefully this year will be a great year for you!
@metadayana Жыл бұрын
This was super helpful, thank you!
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@matildabifsha21846 ай бұрын
Just found your channel and love it ❤
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a6 ай бұрын
Yay! Thank you!
@kathiebrady436 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting great video
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 💚
@BasedBidoof5 ай бұрын
I have a peach tree that is essentially just beetle food. There's so many beetles here they infest all my peaches. I'll have to try doing some companion plants around it, but I don't think there's anything I can do
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a5 ай бұрын
I’ve heard of people using mesh bags over the fruit. Also check out Kaolin clay. Apparently it deters beetles from eating the fruit. Might be worth a shot.
@BasedBidoof5 ай бұрын
@@HomegrownFloridaZ9aI will check it out!
@s.h.685811 күн бұрын
Have any tips on fire ants? Those things are viscious and everywhere!
@odivarela914711 ай бұрын
I tried M.I. Gardener here in Miami FL and not 1 seed germinated. (and i tried all year long) Keep in mind he’s based out of New Jersey so perhaps it just too hot here! IMO San Diego Seed Company has more of a compatible growing zone and her seeds hybridize to my zone easily.
@chadsnyder334 ай бұрын
Try mart heirloom seeds Works every time
@oreopaksun2512 Жыл бұрын
Petrina! I got pollen gunking up pool filter. And got aphids and scale all over some plant babies. Have we missed spring and jumped into summer? .....with nights in the 40's. WHAT is happening to our seasons?
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
IKR! It already feels like summer. Makes me so worried for actual summer.
@jasonbarkema76645 ай бұрын
Neematodes ...I had none up north ...they schooled me quick here.😅
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a5 ай бұрын
They are tough! They love our sandy soil.
@gerrikish2 ай бұрын
Who are the good bugs? I assume ladybugs, but what else? Thanks.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a2 ай бұрын
Yes and parasitic wasps, lacewings, assassin bugs, praying mantis
@kgeistfeld14 минут бұрын
Is there any way you could post what and when you plant? I am willing to donate for this:)
@user-gh8sl7iu3y Жыл бұрын
If feeding the soil in summer w the black eyed peas won’t they actually grow? Then once you weedeat them how to you prevent more peas and how will you know if that bed is ready for other plants? Thanks
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
You can keep it from reseeding by weed whacking it down once you see flowers but the pods haven’t formed yet. I just keep planting and regrowing until fall planting starts in September. Leave the dead plant material in the bed as a mulch that will feed the soil over time.
@meeeeze4 ай бұрын
Odd take: I want to grow a garden to feed the bugs :) yes, I love being able to harvest and eat my own grown food, but I'm also happy to feed the insects :) they are here on this earth with us, and they deserve to eat their favorite veggies and fruits ❤ please respect insects(✿^‿^)
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a4 ай бұрын
That’s a new one I haven’t heard before but I totally get it. I keep adding native plants and milkweed so I can watch all the bugs. It’s a whole insect city going on
@brendao185 Жыл бұрын
So would it mean not to plant in the summer season to be safe for these bugs??? 🤪🤪
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
Haha. Never safe from them!
@marilynearl6887 Жыл бұрын
What are good companion plants for cucumbers?
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
Green onions, dill, chives, marigolds, borage, and basil are some of my favorites
@marilynearl6887 Жыл бұрын
@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a thanks
@sahawndada Жыл бұрын
I heard our sargasum seaweed here has a lot of traces of metal in it and isn't good to fertilize with it when it comes to plant that you eat. But is great for plants that you don't eat? Whats your take?
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
I did read about 1 study that they did on growing vegetables with half seaweed and half soil that displayed higher levels but it sounds like it’s still undetermined as to how those levels could impact the health of those that consumed it. My take is to use a combination of organic matter to feed my garden, rather than just 1 ingredient. If there is concern about using it, there are lots of different organic fertilizers on the market that you can purchase to feed your garden safely.
@sahawndada Жыл бұрын
@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a i really do appreciate how you take the time to respond to all of us. It means alot. I mean you seem to be fine after using it. I'm sure a lil sargasm won't hurt anybody right haha. Cheers from Boynton Beach keep up the great vids 😊
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
It’s my pleasure 🥰 I love talking with other gardeners. We all learn so much from each other. Thanks for bringing this concern up. The more we know, the better choices we can make for our families 💚
@gaprophet Жыл бұрын
My greatest problem with my garden is the sun burning my garden to smithereens!!! How do I prevent this in central florida?
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
If your plants are getting 6 hours of direct sun or less, heavy mulch will keep the roots cool and the tops won’t have much trouble but if your plants are get over 6 hours direct sun definitely mulch heavy but you also need to create some shade. You can do that using a shade cloth or by creating shade with other plants. I’ll put a bunch of roselle plants or a vertical planter on the west side of my planting area to create shade. Putting plants that love sun to catch the majority of the afternoon sun will give your plants the relief they need.
@gaprophet Жыл бұрын
@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a these are the greatest tips anyone has ever given me.....THANK YOU!! I also like the tips about bugs because aphids were eating everything. I'm going to see if I can do more research about companion planting.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
Yay 😃 I’m so glad you are finding it helpful
@user-hz7kv6js6l Жыл бұрын
Try 40% shade cloth that's what I use, and my plants love staying cool in the shade
@joselugo99738 ай бұрын
Why didn't you mention anything about nematodes, you know those little worms that eat the roots of plants and kill them?
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a8 ай бұрын
I didn’t mention them in this one but I do have a whole video on pests where I go into them.
@md.alamgirhussain4732 Жыл бұрын
I wish i could talk to you
@sonnyamoran7383 Жыл бұрын
No. Born and raised. Will die here. Not many of us left. Please don't complain about what is or is not. You have a choice. Not being rude just stating a fact. We love it here and our gardens do beautifully.
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
Hi Sonnya. I apologize if the video came of negative. It certainly was not my intention. I absolutely love growing in Florida and was also raised here most of my life. The purpose of the video was to help new FL gardeners adjust to the difference in growing in a sub tropical environment as opposed to a more temperate climate.
@sonnyamoran7383 Жыл бұрын
@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Not negative at all. Just not positive enough. I get so tired of hearing how bad everything is here. The 'not from here' has choices. They do not have to come here. If it's so bad here, darn it, move!! Thanks for everything you do. You try so hard to explain our 'seasons'. And you do a wonderful job. Thanks!!
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Жыл бұрын
@@sonnyamoran7383 Thank you for the feedback. I like the idea of doing a video on all the great reasons why Fl is an amazing place to garden.
@liamthompson9090 Жыл бұрын
Talking about issues in order to resolve them is not the same thing as complaining. People have gardening issues. This lady is trying to help them live a better life. That is what one would desire from her. Thank you to her.
@sonnyamoran7383 Жыл бұрын
@@liamthompson9090 Most definitely. I agree 100%. I'm talking to a few so called friends that I turned on to this gracious lady and came back to me with awful comments. Needless to say are no longer friends. I tried to help them, then sent to 3 other channels and all they could do was moan, b____, and complain. "We know absolutely nothing about gardening......" I got a few things off my chest and I hope they are reading each and every word.
@sararichardson7372 ай бұрын
‘Right now “. Doesn’t cut it. You need to date “right now”. For those watching in the future
@HomegrownFloridaZ9a2 ай бұрын
The date for the video is in the description. I hope that helps 💚
@ChrisMoore22Ай бұрын
Did you actually watch the video? She talks about all the seasons and what season she did her video in.
@floridaglitz Жыл бұрын
Great Information! Always Learning Something New! 🫶🏽 Thank You❣️