White plumbago is a pretty, native plant but beware it sprawls and roots so can take some confinement. Wild coffee just started to be used in Gville due to our cold spates in the winter. Some being tested in Cofrin park SOS garden is surviving but the long term results have not been seen. For Native plants in Gville do go see Chiapinni's in Hawthorne and plants can be ordered from Natural Treasures in Trenton.
For some mysterious reason your March 11th post on seating popped up on my Substack this morning.
It motivated me to get going to find seating for my meadow. I went on Marketplace and I found a powder coated steel double glider for $35 within 3 miles of our house. It is now temporary placed on the side of a mowed path under a young cottonwood tree...not bad for a morning's work. We live on the Front Range in Fort Collins, CO. Wish I could send you a photo...
I love this! I can imagine many days of happiness sitting under the tree--or just feeling comfort knowing its there. In any case, you can email me a pic @ heather@designyourwild.com. I'd love to see it.
You're going to love the fringe tree. The scent when it blooms is divine. A friend has one and hollered at me to come smell it this spring. It was all she said it was. I've planted a couple seedlings and am hoping to see them come back next year.
My husband is not a yard or garden person. I have designed my yard so it looks best from our windows. I love it both inside and out. But I have to remind my spouse to look out the windows!
Re voles, a subscriber emailed me this solution: I used noise makers (supposedly ultrasonic, but I could hear them just fine} to keep the voles away. They are solar powered and make intermittent beeps to discourage underground creatures. You make a virtual fence out of them. They work as long as they get sunshine.
In Gainesville, I like Grow Hub, Landscapes Unlimited and Rewild Gainesville. In Tampa/St. Pete, I had a great experience working with Wilcox and I like their site. Little Red Wagon there also looks good. I am just exploring online resources within the state. How about you?
White plumbago is a pretty, native plant but beware it sprawls and roots so can take some confinement. Wild coffee just started to be used in Gville due to our cold spates in the winter. Some being tested in Cofrin park SOS garden is surviving but the long term results have not been seen. For Native plants in Gville do go see Chiapinni's in Hawthorne and plants can be ordered from Natural Treasures in Trenton.
Thanks for the tips!
For some mysterious reason your March 11th post on seating popped up on my Substack this morning.
It motivated me to get going to find seating for my meadow. I went on Marketplace and I found a powder coated steel double glider for $35 within 3 miles of our house. It is now temporary placed on the side of a mowed path under a young cottonwood tree...not bad for a morning's work. We live on the Front Range in Fort Collins, CO. Wish I could send you a photo...
I love this! I can imagine many days of happiness sitting under the tree--or just feeling comfort knowing its there. In any case, you can email me a pic @ heather@designyourwild.com. I'd love to see it.
😍 welcome to Gainesville!
Thank you!
You're going to love the fringe tree. The scent when it blooms is divine. A friend has one and hollered at me to come smell it this spring. It was all she said it was. I've planted a couple seedlings and am hoping to see them come back next year.
What a lovely image! I’m even more excited about it now!
WOW, re: the agriculture stat. I am adding Eating the Earth to my library queue!
Isn’t it jaw dropping?!
My husband is not a yard or garden person. I have designed my yard so it looks best from our windows. I love it both inside and out. But I have to remind my spouse to look out the windows!
You can lead a horse to water… So glad your views are giving YOU joy!
Love the marble woman. Mystery is an underused motif in garden design.
Thank you :)
Another reader tip: On voles, you can mix gravel in with your soil when planting. They don't like digging through gravel.
Re voles, a subscriber emailed me this solution: I used noise makers (supposedly ultrasonic, but I could hear them just fine} to keep the voles away. They are solar powered and make intermittent beeps to discourage underground creatures. You make a virtual fence out of them. They work as long as they get sunshine.
What are your favorite sources for Florida-friendly plants? Online or in person!
In Gainesville, I like Grow Hub, Landscapes Unlimited and Rewild Gainesville. In Tampa/St. Pete, I had a great experience working with Wilcox and I like their site. Little Red Wagon there also looks good. I am just exploring online resources within the state. How about you?
I love the same spots in Gainesville! I'll have to try the other spots you've mentioned. Thanks for your help!