After an abnormally-warm fall and early winter, southern Florida finally experienced some significant cold fronts in January. For most locations in the region, the coldest readings were recorded on Sunday, January 18, when widely-scattered frost was reported. While chilly weather can prompt flowering in some fruit species, we remain pessimistic that lychees will produce significant quantities this year. …
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Who says we don’t have seasons here in south Florida? We have just begun the dry season — no more daily storms, just occasional rain. Don’t expect a rainy season until about the middle of May next year. Watch the moisture level in all of your potted plants. They lose moisture much faster with the advent of lower humidity and…
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The calendar said spring arrived weeks ago. However, it remained on the cool side until this week. We have had some rain the last few days which has resulted in a flush of new growth. The plants which were experiencing the winter malaise have livened up. There is new growth and the plants are much…
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