Once again Richard Lyons’ Nursery is happy to pass along to readers some useful information published by Brooks Tropicals. This time it’s about preparing delicious vegatarian dishes. Enjoy! Enjoy a tropical vegetarian dish! You want to eat healthy. You’ve read about all the benefits of a plant-based diet. But if there’s a gap between wanting…
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Last week in this space, Richard Lyons’ Nursery reported more discouraging news concerning citrus greening disease. This week we have received equally ominous information about the disease affecting avocados. The University of Florida has disclosed that the insect responsible for transmitting laurel wilt disease has continued to increase its presence in the state. Dr. Jonathan…
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Since citrus greening disease was first detected in Florida in 2005, Richard Lyons’ Nursery has been tracking its spread, as well as attempts to find a way to control or eradicate the problem. In 2012 we felt it prudent to begin recommending against planting any citrus until a solution to citrus greening is found. This…
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Believe it or not, we do have seasons here in southern Florida. And spring is upon us! I just completed a tour of the nursery, where there is evidence everywhere of the new season. Sweet Almond (Aloysia virgata) is extremely fragrant, in contrast with its much milder scent during the winter. Mysore Raspberries (Rubus niveus) are…
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The mere mention of the word Bougainvillea conjures up nasty thorns before beautiful flowers. Many people love the flowers, but not the headache of trying to prune this vine without getting torn up by its vicious thorns. Now there is a solution. The best of both worlds if you will. The Bougainvillea cultivar ‘Pixie’. It…
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