From the Brandenton Herald comes this tale of gardening woe:

As we enter the hot, dry months of spring, soils are already way too parched. Now is the time we think about drought-tolerant landscapes, or at least the one we were going to install last year.

With "drought tolerance," spiny cactus plants and succulents often come to mind. Actually, though, we need to look deeper - at the type of soil under our feet. Soil is not the same throughout Manatee County, between neighborhoods, and sometimes even across streets.

Yes, it's all about the dirt. And the rains. Together.

Posted by Reblogged by Old Roses to Florida, soil, xeriscape on 2006-04-04, 17:33:56

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We love a Green Market. For those of you who have never had the opportunity to attend, a Green Market is usually comprised of locally grown produce and native plant booths along with....

Green Markets in Florida. Visit one soon!

Posted by Reblogged by Old Roses to Florida, green_markets, native_plants on 2006-01-29, 17:37:57

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