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Companion Planting is a Smart Idea With a Long History

Audrey Post, Ms. Grow-it-all®,

Companion planting is a smart idea with a long history.

Tips for Creating a Beautiful and Bountiful Bird Feeders

Dominique Davis,

The feathered population of Tallahassee includes 372 species of birds that could use a meal and quiet perch. Hanging a feeder in your yard helps compensate for the typically depleted food supply birds face during extreme weather. Late winter and…

Camellias Provide Color During the Coldest Months

Audrey Post,

Hail the camellia! Queen of the winter garden.

Invest in New Poinsettias Every Year, or Prepare to Invest Plenty of Time

Audrey Post, Ms. Grow-it-all®,

Tips for making your holiday poinsettia last.

Now is the Best Time to Examine Your Windstorm and Flood Insurance Coverage

Site Staff,

With another hurricane season coming to a close, Florida is breathing a sigh of relief. But don’t get complacent just yet — now is the best time to evaluate your coverage against Florida’s most tempestuous weather. Applying for flood insurance…

Yes, You Can Grow Daffodils

Audrey Post, Ms. Grow-it-all®,

Choosing the best bulbs for North Florida.

Warm Up Your Home with Pillows

Toss a pillow, change a room.

Jo Ostrov’s Five Acres of Paradise

Rosanne Dunkelberger,

So much to see in Jo Ostrov's backyard.

How to Grow Warm-Weather Plants in a North Florida Yard

Audrey Post, Ms. Grow-it-all®,

Growing tropical plants in North Florida.

Child-Friendly Themed Bedrooms

Site Staff,

Fun rooms that grow with your kids.

Corral Your Water

Audrey Post, Ms. Grow-it-all®,

Turn a storm-water runoff into a great benefit for your garden.

It's Great Outdoors

Create an outdoor oasis by adding a new 'living room' to your home.

Enjoy the Tastes of Heirloom Tomatoes

Nothing beats the flavor of a homegrown heirloom tomato. Many heirloom varieties not only taste different, but their appearance can also vary widely.

What’s Old is New, And It’s Easy Too

Rosanne Dunkelberger,

While furniture painting has been around as long as people have been leaving rings on the coffee table, Chalk Paint takes the craft to a much more enjoyable level.