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Nurturing new gardeners to grow food.
🎓Pharmacist (FAMU Grad)| Master Gardener | DST1913
📍Zone 9b: Central Florida ☀️
📚Purchase my course: https://stan.store/pharmunique

09/04/2026

How do data centers impact pollinators?

If you’re a scientist who studies this, or a gardener or farmer living or working near a data center, I’m genuinely curious about what you’ve observed. Have there been any noticeable changes in pollinator activity, bee populations, crop pollination, or other wildlife since a data center was built nearby?

I’ve also heard anecdotal reports from farmers raising concerns about livestock reproductive issues, including stillbirths, near data centers. I’d be interested in hearing whether anyone has personally experienced this or knows of research examining it.

I’m especially curious about the potential effects of constant noise, vibration, heat, light pollution, and changes in local water use on the surrounding ecosystem.

09/03/2026

If you’re growing garlic this fall, make sure you know whether you’re planting hardneck or softneck garlic because the timing matters.

Hardneck garlic is generally best for colder climates, roughly Zones 3–7. It needs a period of cold temperatures for proper bulb development, so it should be planted in the fall before the ground freezes.

Softneck garlic is generally better suited for warmer climates, roughly Zones 7–10. It requires less winter chill, which means it can typically be planted later in the fall or early winter in warmer areas.

Garlic is grown by planting individual cloves, not traditional seeds. I recommend looking for certified, disease-free seed garlic from a reputable nursery or seed supplier and choosing a variety suited to your climate.

Want the full breakdown on choosing, planting, and growing garlic? I wrote a complete garlic-growing guide on my blog.

🔗 Read the garlic blog post through the link in my bio.



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09/03/2026

Your USDA Hardiness Zone does NOT tell you when to plant your garden.

A hardiness zone tells you how cold your area typically gets and helps determine which perennial plants are likely to survive the winter outdoors in your area.

The USDA determines these zones using long-term historical temperature data, specifically the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature for an area.

You can find your USDA Hardiness Zone here:
https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

Your hardiness zone is helpful, but it should not be your planting calendar.

If you’re trying to figure out WHEN to plant, your average first and last frost dates are much more useful. Your frost dates help you understand the length of your growing season and when you can safely plant frost-sensitive crops or begin planting cool-season crops.

Think of it this way:

Hardiness Zone = How cold does it typically get here?

Frost Dates = When does freezing weather typically begin and end?

Want to learn how to put all of this information together and actually plan your garden?

My Grow Your Own Food: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners class walks you through the fundamentals of planning, planting, and growing your own food step by step.

Use code NEWSLETTER at checkout for a discount.

Visit the link in my bio to enroll.

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09/02/2026

Here’s the Brassica family bed layout from this video:

🥬 4 collard plants — about 1 sq. ft. each
🥬 2 kale plants — about 1 sq. ft. each
🥬 1 large cabbage — give it about 2 sq. ft. so those outer leaves have room to stretch before the head forms
🌿 Green onions + chives — tuck them throughout the bed as companion plants. Buy transplants or direct sow from seed.
🌼 Marigolds — planted in the corners. Remember, marigolds are NOT frost tolerant. If your winters get cold, swap them for a more cold-tolerant flower like snapdragons.

Don’t want to use green onions or chives? You can also try cool-weather herbs like parsley, cilantro, thyme, or sage. Just remember that cold tolerance varies, especially in areas with hard freezes.

Since collards, kale, and cabbage are all members of the Brassica family, they have similar nutrient needs. When you grow several brassicas together, they’re pulling many of the same nutrients from the soil.

Start with a high-quality raised bed soil, incorporate compost or other organic matter, and keep up with fertilizing throughout the growing season. Brassicas are heavy feeders, so don’t assume good soil at planting will carry them through the entire season.

Save this layout for your fall garden! 🌱

09/02/2026

📍 Polk Nursery & Garden Center
2758 Frazier Street
Bartow, FL 33830
📞 407-777-5161
Weekday visits are by appointment only.

Small nurseries deserve our support too. 🌱

I had the opportunity to visit Polk Nursery & Garden Center, a small home nursery owned by Ayana, and trust me… you are NOT leaving empty-handed.

They have an incredible variety of plants for Florida growers, including:

🌳 Fruit trees
🌵 Cactus
🌺 Ornamental + landscaping plants
🪴 Houseplants
🥬 Vegetable garden starts
🌿 Medicinal plants
…and SO much more.

One thing I love about shopping at smaller local nurseries is that you can often find varieties that are actually well-suited for growing in your area.

If you’re in Polk County or the Central Florida area, definitely check them out!

They’re having a Plant Garden Sale Saturday, September 5 from 9 AM–7 PM. Get there early for the best selection because there is A LOT to choose from!

Support small. Shop local. Grow something good. 🌱

09/01/2026

Climate change is here whether you want to admit it or not.

09/01/2026

Not all collard greens are the same!

There are so many different collard green varieties to grow, and each one can bring something a little different to the garden. Some are known for larger leaves, unique colors and textures, different flavors, or how well they perform in certain growing conditions.

If you’ve only ever grown one type of collard green, consider trying a few different varieties this season. Growing multiple varieties is a great way to learn what performs best in YOUR garden.

If you’re looking for collard green seeds or want to explore some of my favorite places to purchase seeds, I have a FREE Seed Company Guide available through the link in my bio.

What’s your favorite collard green variety to grow?

Tips for Growing Rosemary A few things to remember when growing rosemary:1️⃣Start with a transplant from your local nurs...
08/31/2026

Tips for Growing Rosemary

A few things to remember when growing rosemary:

1️⃣Start with a transplant from your local nursery or grocery store.

2️⃣Plant in quality, well-draining soil. If growing in a container, always make sure it has drainage holes.

3️⃣Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Want more beginner-friendly gardening tips? Join my email list and check out my gardening blog through the link in my bio.

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