Embracing Change: Ocala Food Forest's Journey Through USDA Planting Zone Updates
How to Graft Trees: A Step-by-Step Guide
Planting a New Fruit Tree with Natural Fertilizers
Best Practices with Natural Fertilizers for Your Food Forest
Creating a Food Forest: Embracing Permaculture with Natural Fertilizers
Natural Pest Control in Food Forests and Gardens: An Organic Approach
Controlling pests in a food forest or garden organically involves a combination of strategies that include physical barriers, biological control agents, and cultural practices. The goal is to create a balanced ecosystem where pest populations are managed naturally, ensuring the health of both your plants and the local environment.
2023: A Year of Challenge and Change for Ocala Food Forest
The Chocolate Mint Plant – All You Need to Know
The chocolate mint plant (Mentha x Piperita) is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint that grows wild in many parts of the world. This blog post will delve into the world of this unique herb, exploring its history, uses, varieties, and more.
Frog Fruit, a good ground cover plant
Phyla Nodiflora also known as Frog Fruit is a species of flowering plant in the Verbenaceae family that is commonly found throughout much of the United States and Mexico. It is an attractive perennial herb that can be used for ornamental purposes and has several medicinal uses. Let's take a look at what makes this plant so special.
Sambucus Simpsonii: All About the Elderberry Plant
The Sambucus Simpsonii, or elderberry plant, is a deciduous shrub that is native to North America. The elderberry plant is a member of the Adoxaceae family and can grow to be up to 12 feet tall. The berries of the elderberry plant are used in pies, jams, and wine.
An Overview of the Dragon Fruit Plant
An Overview of the Dragon Fruit Plant
Have you ever seen a dragon fruit plant? Also known as the Hylocereus costaricensis, this unique and beloved plant is native to Central America. It has been grown for centuries in Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Its beautiful pinkish-purple flowers and bright yellow-green fruits have made it popular among gardeners and chefs alike.