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The Dietes genus contains six species of rhizomatous iris plants of the family Iridaceae. First described as a genus in 1866, several common names are used globally in different regions. Irises typically have flat, strap-shaped, stiff leaves. Other well-known iris family genera include Crocus, Freesia, Gladiolus, Iris and Sisyrinchium (blue-eyed iris). Florida has several native iris and sisyrinchium plants available from native nurseries and growers.

August marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall preparations in many gardening zones. For Zone 9A and North Florida gardeners, this month offers an ideal window to start planning for a bountiful autumn harvest. By selecting the right plants and timing your sowing correctly, you can enjoy a thriving garden even as…

This is an article I wrote and published on ICanGarden.com Aug 2007 , that I've updated and added new landscape photographs. Enjoy. Co...

When it comes to edible landscaping in North Florida, these are our picks for best fruit trees to plant in your residential Panhandle landscape.

Join us at N-Vision Farm, Saturday, March 22, 2014, 9:30 a.m., for our first official PermaBlitz with Tallahassee Area Permaculture!! N-Vision Farm 1674 Fanlew Road Monticello, FL (off the est end of Natural Bridge Road) (Follow link for map) If you need help with specific directions call 997-3613, or email dragonwing56@aol.com AHEAD of the event date. So what is a PermaBlitz? It is a hands-on, learn-by-doing mini-workshop. By applying permaculture design principles and site analysis a…

Agapanthus is a low-maintenance perennial and landscape staple that produces clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers.

We discovered an error in the first printing of The South Florida Gardening Survival…

Looking for some helpful tips on what to plant in September in Florida? Discover a wonderful selection of warm-season vegetables and seeds for your fall garden!

Gardening in North Florida can be a challenge. Conditions in the panhandle are very different than in most other locations in the country, and learning what and how to grow takes time! Here are a f…