Edible Gardening
Gardening in Florida can be both incredibly rewarding and entirely frustrating. Our subtropical climate is perfect for growing an abundance of different vegetables, fruits, and herbs, but the challenges can sometimes be a bit overwhelming.
Edible Gardening Series
This is where we can help! We've developed our "Edible Gardening Series" to bring you tips, tools and techniques needed to get growing. The series covers 25 key topics, issues that we know home gardeners struggle with the most. You can find answers and advice in the short videos recorded from each online class, or in the accompanying blog posts, and even with the set of helpful resources provided by topic. Happy gardening!
Episodes
Click an "Episode" below to expand and view a description of that webinar plus a list of related materials.
Episode 01: Florida Growing Seasons
Description: Learn about the variety of growing seasons in Florida and finding the right time for the right plant
Video: https://youtu.be/HMsBge8rnWU
Blog post(s): Question of the Week – Getting started
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 01 and 02
Episode 02: Plan an Abundant Garden
Description: Learn how to plan for a successful garden, and set yourself up for growing success
Video: https://youtu.be/seZGXZU9s8s
Blog post(s): Question of the Week – Planning and keeping notes
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 01 and 02
Episode 03: Sustainable Pest Control
Description: Get tips and techniques for safe, effective and lasting pest control in your garden
Video: https://youtu.be/Y-qOgxsB36k
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 03
Episode 04: Mulching
Description: Learn the benefits of and reasons for mulching your garden
Video: https://youtu.be/4n_Z4H6DyPA
Blog post(s): Question of the Week – Mulch
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 04
Episode 05: Beneficial Insects
Description: Learn how to identify those insects that help you and your garden, along with tips and techniques to help them thrive
Video: https://youtu.be/pFAtjLSk0Ao
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 05
Episode 06: Nematodes
Description: Feeling lost in the weeds when it comes to nematodes in your garden? We've got you covered
Video: https://youtu.be/_W3l5t8pu24
Blog post(s): Question of the Week – Nematodes
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 06
Episode 07: Understanding Pesticides
Description: Get practical information for when, where, how and why to use (or avoid) pesticides in your garden
Video: https://youtu.be/xJLOtSXrKJs
Blog post(s): Question of the Week – Caterpillars
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 07
Episode 08: Watering Your Garden
Description: Learns the ins and outs, the dos and don'ts, when it comes to watering your garden
Video: https://youtu.be/PKTjL1qAd44
Blog post(s): Question of the Week – Fungus gnats
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 08
Episode 09: Fertilizing Your Garden
Description: Don't get stuck in the muck, when it comes to fertilizing your garden
Video: https://youtu.be/KjkgSjA3Blw
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 09
Episode 10: Find and Identify Insects
Description: You know they're somewhere in your garden. Now, learn how to find and identify those insects
Video: https://youtu.be/DawAiU6BNQY
Blog post(s): Question of the Week – Taking diagnostic photos
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 10
Episode 11: Winter Greens
Description: Learn about growing winter greens in Florida, and finding the right time for the right plant
Video: https://youtu.be/iD4TvmPT2TM
Blog post(s): Question of the Week – Damping off
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 11
Episode 12: Starting Seedlings at Home
Description: Get information and advice about getting seedlings started the right way at home
Video: https://youtu.be/4W2mO5O8LIY
Blog post(s):
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 12
Episode 13: Growing on Your Lanai
Description: Learn what you can grow on your lanai, and how to get growing
Video: https://youtu.be/NnyH3C1l_Hs
Blog post(s):
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 13
Episode 14: Tomatoes 101
Description: Get the gamut of tomato-growing tips and techniques
Video: https://youtu.be/JZGZzbaza44
Blog post(s):
- Question of the Week – Tomatoes
- Question of the Week – Tomatoes!!
- Question of the Week – Tomato seedlings
- Question of the Week – Growing tomatoes in containers?
- Question of the Week – Why won't my tomatoes produce fruit?
- Question of the Week – Trellises, plastic mulch, and other products
- Question of the Week – Tomato yellow-leaf curl virus
- Question of the Week – Silverleaf whitefly
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 14
Episode 15: Silverleaf Whitefly
Description: Learn more about identifying and controlling the silverleaf whitefly pest
Video: https://youtu.be/bu-pOk8iB1g
Blog post(s):
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 15
Episode 16: Container Gardening
Description: Ideas for successfully growing vegetables, herbs and more in pots and containers
Video: https://youtu.be/StlT5-Kgt1U
Blog post(s):
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 16
Episode 17: Aphids
Description: All you need to know about aphids
Video: https://youtu.be/z5uZk0N7y10
Blog post(s): Question of the Week – Aphids
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 17
Episode 18: Herbs for Florida
Description: Tips and techniques about growing herbs in Florida
Video: https://youtu.be/OkxqSKE0n3E
Blog post(s): Question of the Week – Garlic
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 18
Episode 19: Caterpillars
Description: Get up close with caterpillars
Video: https://youtu.be/sb8E9kx51yU
Blog post(s): Question of the Week – Caterpillars
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 19
Episode 20: Hot-season Veggies
Description: Too "hot" to grow vegetables in your Florida garden? Maybe not. Get advice and information
Video: https://youtu.be/lbME0g97cGI
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 20
Episode 21: Spider Mites
Description: Learn to identify and safely control spider mites in your Florida garden
Video: https://youtu.be/yLjaoa6g8qM
Blog post(s): Question of the Week –
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 21
Episode 22: Tools for Gardening
Description: Get tips and information on the tools you need to successfully garden, in this installment of our "Edible Gardening" webinar shorts.
Video: https://youtu.be/1-d7UAKtIMk
Blog post(s): Question of the Week – Tools
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 22
Episode 23: Insects and Colors
Description: Learn how insects view the world—literally—in this installment of our "Edible Gardening" webinar shorts.
Video: https://youtu.be/VvvnWKqJppk
Blog post(s): Question of the Week – Insect vision and colors
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 23
Episode 24: Trellises
Description: Get great advice on the benefits of trellises in the garden environment, in this installment of our "Edible Gardening" webinar shorts.
Video: https://youtu.be/htEWjKbwLuQ
Blog post(s): Question of the Week – Trellises
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 24
Episode 25: Companion and Trap Plants
Description: In this episode, our latest and final installment of our "Edible Gardening" webinar shorts, learn the difference between and uses of companion plants and trap crops.
Video: https://youtu.be/Q8MS5Wo-pkA
Blog post(s): Question of the Week – Citizen scientist in the garden
Documents, other: Edible Gardening Series: Resources: Session 25
Videos
Blogs
View the latest blog posts related to our Edible Gardening webinar series, on topics from container gardening to pest control. Click on a headline to view the full post.
Resources
Vegetable Gardening