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Native to the South Pacific islands, landscape plantings here in Florida rarely reveal the full beauty of snowbush. Loves bright indirect light, lots of moisture, well draining soil. #justForTheFoliage #BreyniaDisticha #rightTemperature #rightSoil #rightMoisture #rightLight #gardeningTherapy #PlantsMakeMeHappy #floridaNice https://www.instagram.com/p/CIXfr6JJ7h-/?igshid=spnhp1u34az

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#encoreAzaleas for some low maintenance seasonal colour. They require 6+ hours of direct sun, provide long lasting blooms in the cooler months and sporadic blooms in the warmer months. #plantTherapy #PlantsMakeMeHappy #floridaNice (at Florida, USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIC-ywvJnT2/?igshid=1mluz68q2tmyj

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#doTheRightThing #oneLove #weAreAllInThisTogether GAsenate2020.com (at USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHYka_6pxJb/?igshid=1q5ruigt7esrm

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When the rain has you stuck inside, #propagate. This #aglaonema was way overgrown and since I could not go outside and divide it I decided to cut it back; that is a job for the spring. Cuttings should have decent roots in 3-4 weeks. If you are local and want a cutting let me know. #plantTherapy #hardToKill #floridaNice #betterToGiveAndReceiveJoy (at Florida, USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHYin5fpvO7/?igshid=11r4suf4ik6y1

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Rooting some store-bought herbs. 1. basil 2. thyme 3. oregano 4. sage Many of us have heard of the Mediterranean diet and its possible health benefits. Often magazines, journals, and websites give olive oil, fish, beans, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains top billing; Mediterranean herbs get a casual mention if any. The Mediterranean herbs may well be an overlooked silver bullet for many. Some of the reported properties are anti-cancer, immune booster, facilitate digestion, and reduce symptoms associated with some female conditions. Many are easily grown in containers. The drought-tolerant varieties can be planted together but cannot be planted with the moisture-loving varieties and they all prefer full sun. The drought-tolerant herbs; oregano, thyme, sage, rosemary, marjoram, lavender; must be watered sparingly and love the sandy, nutrient-poor Florida soil; fertilizing them can actually diminish their flavour. If growing in a container, consider a clay pot, and regardless of the container, use a 50/50 mix of potting soil and all-purpose sand. This will help to prevent fungus problems that can spontaneously consume your plant. Water these plants only when the soil is dry. These Mediterranean herbs are not drought-tolerant and need regular watering; basil, cilantro, mint, parsley, chives, parsley. Fresh cuttings of store-bought herbs can also be rooted in water then transplanted to the appropriate growing medium. Go to your favourite trusted source to read about the properties of some of the herbs mentioned (I like webmd.com). Some make a refreshing tea and they can all add a new dimension to your cooking. The unanswered pharmacological questions are dose, route, and frequency but some is probably better than none. I read about a study in which a nurse proved mint essential oil and mint candy to be as effective as or better than prescription anti-nausea medicine; for a fraction of the price and without the side-effects. #oregano #thyme #sage #rosemary #marjoram #lavender #basil #cilantro #mint #parsley #chives #parsley #plantsFeedMe #propagation #plantPharmacy #propagationIsFun #plantsMakeMeHappy (at Florida, USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGvyCGVp02w/?igshid=6sp2cwikrph

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#PigeonPeas to the rescue. Many of us gardening in the tropics and sub-tropics often lament the intensity of the sun; some have learned to utilize the #microclimate created by trees in the landscape. Pigeon peas grow FAST, these are less than two weeks old and my germination rate was 80+%. Pigeon Peas are a quick and inexpensive way to create more shade where you want it with other benefits. This #legume works with #bacteria in the soil to make #nitrogen in the air bioavailable to plants. The peas have a high nutritive value. Pruning your pigeon peas increases production, makes harvesting easier, and utilizing the #permaculture concept of #chopAndDrop, the clippings make a nutritive organic mulch for your other plants. #gungoPeas #gandules #plantsFeedMe #gardenTherapy #plantsMakeMeHappy (at Florida, USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGMack8p5NH/?igshid=or4peoz8ifgb

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Some things #neverGetOld #doubleTahitianGardenia flowers all year, wonderful aroma, and beautiful dark green foliage? #gardenTherapy #plantsMakeMeHappy #floridaPlants #floridaNice #breakFromTheMadness (at Florida, USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFhyg-SpZ4w/?igshid=14fy5yvb0sybg

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#peace #oneLove#brothersKeeper #sistersKeeper (at Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFZSZHapd1b/?igshid=1lpza54wkeedp

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#surinamSpinach cuttings well rooted in about 8 days. Looking forward to collecting some seeds. #plantsFeedMe #plantTherapy #floridaNice #superFood #easyGreens #perenial (at Florida, USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE4fgQepteW/?igshid=1pxrx0zi520fe

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#texasSage attracting #goodBugs 🐞🐝 #foliage #pollinatorAtWork #polinators #bee #ladybug #floridaGardener #floridaNice #gardeningIsGoodForTheSoul (at Florida, USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEXMCimpVWk/?igshid=tfoepln9ciwm

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#dontComplain #vote (at Florida, USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CECJkwyJ36N/?igshid=1ldus2ygq35fh

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#Acerola has hit its stride #fruit in all stages. #niceHarvest #plantsFeedMe #floridaNice #JamaicanCherry #barbadosCherry #cherryJuice (at Florida, USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD9J8CnJkCN/?igshid=1a161ho6ku658

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Looks fit enough. I hope I did not pick too soon but in #Jamaica we say, anything that stays too long, serves many masters. The #floridaGardener has lots of competition for their crops, #mealybugs (fuzzy white stuff in crevices), #squirrels, #rabbits, #racoons... Amazing that we get to harvest anything. 😊 #sweetsop #plantsFeedMe #gardenTherapy (at Florida, USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD4kB9jJXQq/?igshid=17b45wl96az0r

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#strawberySeedlings from some spoiled #strawberries. I could buy some plants but where is the fun in that. Next year I will know if they are an #everbearing or #juneBearing variety. #plantsFeedMe #upClose #wasteNotWantNot #gardenTherapy (at Florida, USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDoAI33FgDh/?igshid=1lwx6zo6jfuje

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#Mulberry cuttings trying to produce fruit before being fully rooted. Like a teenager who thinks they are an adult but can not support themself :-) #gardenTherapy #gardenSurprises #morusRubra #morusNigra #plantsFeedMe (at Florida, USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCuHDCZpPJg/?igshid=byd21uc1a4x6

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Came across this beauty while visiting a friend. The cutting they gave me is coming along nicely. #whiteHibiscus #plantPropagation #gardenTherapy #plantsMakePeopleHappy #plantsMakeMeHappy #floridaNice (at Altamonte Springs, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB3nPHpJp_P/?igshid=1ux413l1rlds2

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#lessonInPatience In February I saw a #canistel for the first time. I bought one, ate the fruit, prepared and planted the seed. It is now June. I watered a pot of "dirt" for about four months and here is the result. With #patience and #persistence, the seed has sprouted. All being well, two to three years from now, I will be picking my own canistel. Patience and persistence are also going to be needed to fix bad policing in America. Don't let the politicians, regardless of party, placate you. "Mout mek fi say anyting", colloquial Jamaican for, the mouth is made to say anything. When they tell you they have done something, ask them what difference (quantifiable) has it made. When they promise to do something, ask them, when are you going to apprise us of the effect. #demandResults #lifeLessonsInTheGarden #nothingWorthHavingComesEasy #gardenTherapy#plantsMakeMeHappy#plantsMakePeopleHappy https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBfjZYl-k2/?igshid=6oln5sp8sx8b