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Date: 15 Sep 2024

How to add flowering vines to the landscape

Urechites lutea (Pentalinon luteum) - Yellow Mandevilla

🔍 How to add flowering vines to the landscape

  • 🍀 Vines, by their nature, are almost always climbers. There are also some that make good hanging flower vines for your baskets hanging under trees or on the front porch.
  • 🍀 Some vines are also in the fruit category. The Passiflora is a beautiful perennial climbing vine that has very showy flowers and then a fruit that can be eaten off the vine or made into a wonderful juice. It would make a nice fast growing vine for a fence or trellis. The Barbados Gooseberry also falls into this category.
  • 🍀 One of the most popular fast growing flowering vines is the trumpet vine - Allamanda. It is an evergreen vine and will take some cold without damage, although it is still considered a tropical flowering vine. It can be grown as a large shrub or small tree and makes a beautiful focal point in the landscape.
  • 🍀 If you have some large trees in your yard, a great climbing vine for shade that also produces a usable product is the Pepper family. Yes, they flower and yes some of them produce pepper that you can use in your kitchen. If you like to know what is in your food, grow your own!
  • 🍀 Another perennial, fast growing and evergreen climbing vine is the Monstera. Monsteras will climb the side of a large tree and can produce an edible fruit after a few years. It is very tropical looking, but will take some cool nights as it is protected under the canopy of the tree.


🎥 Urechites lutea (Pentalinon luteum) - Yellow Mandevilla

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Date: 27 Sep 2024

Re-Leaf Discount

For Gardens Affected by Hurricane Damage

Cat watching Hurricane path on monitor

Having lived and grown plants in Florida for many years, we understand the heartbreak of losing beloved trees and plants to the unpredictable forces of Mother Nature. We've experienced these losses many times, and the aftermath can often bring frustration and sadness. But don't give up! The great news is that everything grows quickly in Florida's climate!

We're here to support you as you rebuild your garden, offering help to replace the plants that didn't survive. With time, your garden will flourish again, even more beautiful than before. Life goes on, and so do gardens!

To help, we're offering an additional 10% off your $100 order; it goes on top of automatic 5% for $100 orders, making it 15% off! Simply apply this code at checkout:

GREENAGAIN

Min order $100, excluding S/H. Exp. 10/11/24.

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Stictocardia beraviensis

In the photo: Stictocardia beraviensis

Date: 23 Sep 2024

What is the best undemanding yet interesting plant for dry, hot area

Pedilanthus tithymaloides â€" Devils Backbone, Jacobs Ladder

⚡️ What is the best undemanding yet interesting plant for dry, hot area

  • 🌿 Pedilanthus tithymaloides – better known as Devils Backbone or Jacobs Ladder – is a fun, quirky plant with zig-zagging stems that definitely catch the eye! Despite its name, it's anything but evil, it's just a name that adds intrigue.
  • 🌿 Its curious structure looks like nature decided to make an origami plant! Its cute pink blooms add to the charm.
  • 🌿 Whether you’re into drought-tolerant landscaping/xeriscaping or need an easy-going houseplant, this one fits the bill. Plus, it's a survivor, tolerating dry conditions with style.
  • 🌿 Perfect for those who like a bit of plant personality.


📸 More photos in the next post👇

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Date: 27 Sep 2024

Hurricane Helene update: we are safe and shipping on schedule!

Hurricane Helene update: we are safe and shipping on schedule!

🐱 Hurricane Helene update: we are safe and shipping on schedule!



✨ We want to thank everyone who reached out with their concerns and well wishes. We're happy to let you know that we are safe and doing well! As with any hurricane in Florida, predicting the exact path and impact is always uncertain until the last moment. Fortunately, we were spared from the worst of Hurricane Helene's effects. While we had a few trees come down and some broken branches, our team is already hard at work cleaning up.

👍 All of our plants are in great condition, looking beautiful, and ready to ship to their new homes. Rest assured: all orders are being shipped on schedule!

🌳 Re-Leaf Discount for Gardens Affected by Hurricane Damage:

😫 Having lived and grown plants in Florida for many years, we understand the heartbreak of losing beloved trees and plants to the unpredictable forces of Mother Nature. We've experienced these losses many times, and the aftermath can often bring frustration and sadness. But don't give up! The great news is that everything grows quickly in Florida's climate!

❤️ We're here to support you as you rebuild your garden, offering help to replace the plants that didn't survive. With time, your garden will flourish again, even more beautiful than before. Life goes on, and so do gardens!

🕺 To help, we're offering an additional 10% off your $100 order; it goes on top of automatic 5% for $100 orders, making it 15% off! Simply apply this code at checkout:

GREENAGAIN
Min order $100, excluding S/H. Exp. 10/11/24.

💖 Stay Safe!

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Date: 29 Sep 2024

How to get a quick shade from Elephant Ear and crafts from Monkey Ear?

Enterolobium cyclocarpum - Monkey Ear Tree, Elephant Ear Tree

Enterolobium cyclocarpum - Monkey Ear Tree, Elephant Ear Tree

Enterolobium cyclocarpum - Monkey Ear Tree, Elephant Ear Tree, seed pod

Enterolobium cyclocarpum - Monkey Ear Tree, Elephant Ear Tree, seed pod

Enterolobium cyclocarpum - Monkey Ear Tree, Elephant Ear Tree, seed pods

Enterolobium cyclocarpum - Monkey Ear Tree, Elephant Ear Tree, seed pods

Enterolobium cyclocarpum - Monkey Ear Tree, Elephant Ear Tree, flowers

Enterolobium cyclocarpum - Monkey Ear Tree, Elephant Ear Tree, flowers

Enterolobium cyclocarpum - Monkey Ear Tree, Elephant Ear Tree, fruit

Enterolobium cyclocarpum - Monkey Ear Tree, Elephant Ear Tree, fruit

🐘 How to get a quick shade from Elephant Ear and crafts from Monkey Ear?

  • 🙉 Looking for a cool looking tree that grows faster than your to-do list? Meet Enterolobium cyclocarpum - Monkey Ear Tree, or Elephant Ear Tree. This large, feathery beauty is one of the quirkiest members of the subtropics.
  • 🙉 This fast-growing, cold-hardy giant provides ample shade in no time, making it perfect for anyone seeking instant relaxation under a canopy.
  • 🙉 But here's the real kicker - the tree's pods curl up to resemble ears! These unique legume pods aren't just fun to look at, they're also great for crafts and decorations. Nature's art project, anyone?
  • 🙉 So, if you're looking for a curious tree with personality (and maybe a bit of ear charm), the Monkey Ear Tree is ready to impress. Grow it, shade it, and get crafty with its ear-shaped pods!


📱 See video how to make Monkey Ear bonsai in next post👇



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