by Giardino Fresco
How to Grow Dragon Fruit in Miami
Dragon fruit is a climbing cactus that thrives in Miami. Build the post first, start from cuttings or a potted plant, then hand pollinate those night flowers.
by Giardino Fresco
How to Grow Moringa From Seed in Florida
Moringa is one of the easiest trees to start from seed. Soak, sow an inch deep, keep it barely moist and give it full sun, then pinch for a bushy, leafy plant.
by Giardino Fresco
Mulberry Tree Problems in South Florida (and Fixes)
Most mulberry trouble in South Florida comes down to sun, water and a few common pests. Here is how to read the symptoms and fix fruit drop, yellow leaves and more.
by Giardino Fresco
Purple vs Yellow vs Red Passion Fruit: Which to Grow in Florida
How purple, yellow and red passion fruit compare on flavor, cold tolerance, pollination and Florida performance, plus which one to pick for your yard.
by Giardino Fresco
Tamarind Pods: When to Pick and How to Use Them
Ripe tamarind pods turn brown and brittle and sound hollow. Here is how to pick, clean and store the pulp, make paste, and turn it into agua de tamarindo.
by Tony, Giardino Fresco
Why Too Much Fertilizer Can Hurt Your Fruit Tree More Than None
More fertilizer doesn't mean more fruit. Tony explains salt burn, root damage, soft growth and runoff, how to feed fruit trees safely in Florida, and how to rescue an overfed tree.