What Are Bagworms? The Tiny Hitchhikers You Don’t Want in Your Florida Yard

Yesterday I spotted a strange little cocoon hanging from a leaf, and saw it start wiggling. Then a little worm popped out of the top and went back in. I had just seen my first bagworm! At first glance, these mini mummies seem harmless, but inside that tiny, camouflaged case is a voracious caterpillar just … Continue reading What Are Bagworms? The Tiny Hitchhikers You Don’t Want in Your Florida Yard

Planting Water Lily Tubers from Amazon: My Experience

Ordering and planting water lily rhizomes (or tubers) off Amazon, or anywhere online, is tough because it's not like you can return them months later if you got a dud. Luckily, my water lily experience was a positive one, so I'm sharing where I ordered mine, and how I planted it. Ordering Water Lilies on … Continue reading Planting Water Lily Tubers from Amazon: My Experience

Should You Water Plants Before a Freeze?

As temperatures drop, gardeners often worry about how to protect their plants from freezing conditions. One common question is whether you should water your plants before a freeze and if that will help protect them. The short answer is yes—proper watering can actually help insulate plant roots and increase their chances of survival. However, timing … Continue reading Should You Water Plants Before a Freeze?

Foods You Can Freeze When Your Hydroponic Garden Overproduces

If you have a hydroponic garden, you know the joys of fresh, homegrown produce year-round. But when your system produces more than you can eat or give away, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Rather than letting that excess go to waste, freezing is a fantastic way to preserve your harvest for future use. Many people … Continue reading Foods You Can Freeze When Your Hydroponic Garden Overproduces

Yes, You Can Reuse Gardyn yCubes

The Gardyn hydroponic system uses uniquely shaped hydroponic pods they call yCubes. Here's how you can reuse your Gardyn yCubes and save money while getting more plants for your money. If you want to know more about the Gardyn system, check out my post: My Gardyn Review After One Year And if you are interested … Continue reading Yes, You Can Reuse Gardyn yCubes