roots redefined

This summer tested me. Feeling extra thankful for the plants that stayed strong even during the worst of the heat.

Many folks don’t like Bromeliads.

“Too spiky”

False (insert Dwight meme). MANY bromeliads do not have serrated leaves.

“Ugly”

I’m a firm believer that if you don’t like a plant, it’s not really the plant you dislike but rather how it is used. There are no bad plants, just bad landscapes. I will die on that hill.

“I prefer flowers”

I LOVE flowers. Trust me, I design plenty with them! Give me all the salvias and flowering vines. BUT if you live in S. FL and want low-maintenance, YEAR ROUND color that is also heat and drought tolerant. You’re hard-pressed to find a flower that will prevail over the bromeliad.

Not every outdoor space needs a complete overhaul. This dreamy courtyard garden just needed a small refresh. Tiny change, big impact.

If you’re in Palm Beach Gardens-Jensen Beach and are looking for a personal gardener who will spend quality time with your plants on a monthly or quarterly basis - I might be that gal!

We had a Houseplant Gardener in the Carolinas reach out.

BK’s mother gifted her an English Ivy Houseplant and despite BK’s best efforts, the plant is struggling inside her home, and she wants to know why.

Today’s episode is not limited to English Ivy!

We dive deep into the unique microclimates of our homes (spoiler - every home is different).

Discuss various troubleshooting techniques to help you when an interior plant is struggling.

I also share some of my favorite indoor plants.

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Today’s episode is all about carnivorous plants and their various trapping mechanisms.

I hope you leave this episode with a sense of awe and appreciation for these spooky yet spectacular living organisms.

Ep 35: The Wild World of Carnivorous Plants

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July’s Florida Gardening Newsletter OUT NOW

I’ve been creating a “home” for previous newsletters on my website. It’s a work in progress but I’m excited to share that all of 2026 is up and available for your viewing pleasure.

If you live in Florida and dig plants - I’d love for you to give it a gander. 🐊 👒

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Flower trouble in Jacksonville.

We had a gardener in North Florida reach out.

Mike shares his trouble with vinca flowers and asks us for a potted alternative that will provide color under his tree which receives afternoon sun.

EP 34: Plant Q&A | Flower Trouble in Jacksonville
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