In southern Florida, October is the time of transition to the dry season. Exactly when that happens depends on the confluence of several factors. One sign is the weakening of showers and thunderstorms fed by the sea breeze in combination with the heating of the day. In contrast, dry season rainfall is almost always associated…
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The genus name is from the Ancient Greek meaning ‘A climbing plant’. Most of the species of this genus are found throughout the temperate regions of the world. One exception is Clematis smilacifolia. This Clematis is native to India and grows well in South Florida. It grows well on a trellis in full sun and…
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Richard Lyons’ Nursery cannot emphasize enough how fortunate we in southern Florida are to be able to grow a wide variety of tropical vegetables and fruits. One of the more versatile food crops is calabaza, whose season is just starting. For ideas on using calabaza throughout the fall and winter, take a look at this…
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Here we are in the last days of September and the weather has already started to change. The change here in South Florida is noticeable only if you pay close attention. The daytime temperature is starting to come down ever so slightly. If you haven’t applied fertilizer since last June, now is the time to…
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By now everyone knows the benefits of healthy eating, and one of the best ways to achieve that goal is by incorporating fresh fruit into meal planning. In our part of the world, we are particularly blessed to have a large variety of tropical fruits available to add unique tastes to what we consume in…
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