I know. I know. It is only the end of August, but the weather has already begun to change. The day time temperatures are slightly below the summer highs of 94-95. Unlike the weather to the north, which begins to cool dramatically after Labor Day, we won’t experience lower humidity until mid October. This means…
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Just as most of us wilt during Florida’s long, humid summer, so do many vegetables which simply can’t hold up to hot nights and persistent rains. But not all is lost. There are many herbs that are adapted to beating the heat. A leisurely tour of Richard Lyons’ Nursery will demonstrate a number of the…
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The typical summer humidity and afternoon thunderstorms of South Florida are upon us. Despite the weather though, this is an ideal time of the year to add plants to your landscape. They will get enough water without worrying about irrigation, and will become established before our dry winter arrives. The nursery has a wide variety of…
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Continuing our recent feature, we recommend three more species known for their dependability in settings where lighting is muted: Bird’s Nest Anthurium (Anthurium hookeri): There’s a bit of mystery connected with this very popular aroid. What has been grown in southern Florida for many years as A. hookeri is probably something different, a hybrid. On top of that, the term…
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Continuing last week’s feature, we recommend three more species that flower dependably in settings where lighting is muted: Philippine Violet (Barleria cristata): Okay, class, our topic this hour is “Misnomers of the Plant World, or What Not to Like About Common Names.” Accordingly, we consider Barleria cristata, commonly known as the Philippine Violet. The problem is that it’s…
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