Blueberries & StrawBerries & MulBerries, Oh My!
Spring has officially sprung in Central Florida (even though today it was in the 60s-highly unusual for mid April here) and with Spring, brings a plethora of berries for our growing area! Today, as a part of my fruit series, I’m going to share my top 3 favorite berries for the home garden for this…
Quick & Easy Tips on Melon Growing
Want to enjoy your own homegrown melon this summer? Read on for quick & easy tips on melon growing for your home garden. Melons…ahh…they are almost synonymous with the summer season. A juicy, sweet, hydrating treat that nearly everyone craves during the hottest time of year here in Tampa Bay. And for good reason-Watermelons alone…
Jamaican Cherry Tree
Happy Humpday! We’re midway through fruit week here at Peas & Love and I’m hoping you’re feeling inspired & excited with what you’ve been learning about growing your own fruit so far. Todays fruit is another of the lesser known fruit trees. This is not a fruit you will find at a supermarket and probably…
Earth Day
Happy Earth Day, from our little family business, to you! My little cuties picked strawberries, mulberries and enjoyed all of Mother Nature’s beauty today. What did you do? Some things you can do on Earth Day: -A beach clean up -Change to earth friendly soaps & cleaners -Grow some of your own food (my favorite…
Spring Renewal
Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth, making it the perfect time to refresh your outdoor space. Whether you have a backyard garden in St. Pete or a townhouse in Tampa, it is important to revitalize your outdoor space and create an inviting atmosphere. From adding new outdoor furniture to laying mulch, there are…
Keeping Seeds
I began the fall growing season this year with 4 rattlesnake bean seeds, gifted from a friend. I am now on my third crop, all because of saving seed from one bean per crop. ONE. This January I read a book called ” the seed keeper”, a book following an Indigenous woman’s life in Dakota….