This week we take a look at a very interesting group of Florida native plants known collectively as stoppers. All stoppers are members of the Myrtaceae, an enormous family that also includes the genus Eucalyptus. Some grow as shrubs and some as trees. Each of the five described below not only has ornamental value, but also has proven to be…
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We are featuring Jaboticaba again this week in 3 gallon containers. Regularly $45, you can buy one this week for the special price of $25 each. You have to buy it at My Nursery in Miami and you have to ask for “Richard’s Special.” Have you been to the Nursery recently? Did you like what…
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As you know, we are surrounded by weird things. In your case, at this very moment the closest weird thing is probably your neighbor’s teenage son, who thinks he is the next Justin Bieber, but more closely resembles an offkey cyclops. In the plant world, one of the weirder things is the Baobab tree, but, unlike your neighbor’s kid, the Baobab has…
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Since 1958, grower Juan Valdez and his mule, Conchita, have been employed to put us in mind of some of the best coffee in the world. These fictional characters have left an indelible impression on generations of consumers. And right now you might be thinking how nice it would be to stroll through lush fields of coffee in Colombia. …
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We know. You’re still kicking yourself because you missed the chance to buy a Jaboticaba tree at our discounted price. These fruit trees are normally $45 each in 3 gallon pots. If you come to our nursery in Miami, you can take one home for your own jams, fruit salads, or just to pluck off…
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