Collard greens have earned their place as one of the most dependable winter crops in Florida. They’re sturdy, unfussy, and remarkably productive from late fall through spring. In my garden, they’re the standout crop each season.
Collard greens have earned their place as one of the most dependable winter crops in Florida. They’re sturdy, unfussy, and remarkably productive from late fall through spring.
From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, there is an endless procession of traditional meals, celebrations, and sweet treats. It all happens so fast, we often forget to stop and enjoy it.
After months of sweltering afternoons, daily thunderstorms, and the hum of overworked air conditioners, fall is here to offer us a little relief. It’s still plenty hot, but it doesn’t scorch. I’m swatting fewer mosquitoes and, for the first time in months, the idea of standing in front of a hot grill feels less like a chore and more like a reward. It’s time to enjoy the backyard and have a cookout.
While the rest of the country celebrates the first day of summer, Floridians brace for it. It marks the beginning of hurricane season, as well as the return of relentless heat, humidity, and mosquitoes.
While the rest of the country celebrates the first day of summer, Floridians brace for it. It marks the beginning of hurricane season, as well as the return of relentless heat, humidity, and mosquitoes.
There’s nothing like a fresh, sun-ripened Florida strawberry. Their vibrant red color, sweet and juicy flavor, and perfectly balanced acidity have made these berries world famous.
Pineapple peels produce a pleasant fizzy and refreshing beer
As the mild Florida winter stretches ahead, gardeners are looking for easy-to-grow crops for the backyard garden. Collard greens are always my top recommendation. They’re a low-maintenance, abundant and beautiful addition to any garden, providing a versatile, nutritious ingredient for a variety of dishes — from Southern classics to international cuisine.
As the mild Florida winter stretches ahead, gardeners are looking for easy-to-grow crops for the backyard garden. Collard greens are always my top recommendation.
