Check www.plantrealflorida.org for native nurseries carrying the species you want. A number of them now ship plants, including Green Isle Gardens in Groveland and Maple Street Natives in Melbourne.
The seed packets you find in large garden centers are typically composed of non-native species. These species are not acclimated to Florida's conditions and will likely not do well in a Florida landscape. As well, they often do not provide the resources that our native wildlife are acclimated to. It is best to purchase native seeds from reliable sources, such as the Florida Wildflower Growers Cooperative (www.floridawildflowers.com).
Thanks for your comment. We promote solarization and discourage the use of herbicides whenever possible. This video was produced by the Florida Wildflower Seed Co-op, which is responsible for its contents. While we may disagree with the use of herbicides, the video's overall message and content is largely beneficial. Please see our website, www.flawildflowers.org, and search "solarization" for our preferred method of dealing with weeds when establishing small plots.
I agree. When I want to start a garden in a grassy area, I do till the yard and then heavily mulch with leaves and such; that is the only time I till the area, after that the soil organisms keeps the soil healthy and aerated. Furthermore, many of the "weeds" that populate the garden are in fact actual Florida wildflowers, such as Florida betony and spiderwort, some of the best plants for attracting pollinators.
Very useful. I was about to rent a tiller before i sow my seeds. Thank you.
very important for all floridans ... nice video
I would love to have some native milkweed seeds or plants. I can’t seem to find them here in south central Florida.
Check www.plantrealflorida.org for native nurseries carrying the species you want. A number of them now ship plants, including Green Isle Gardens in Groveland and Maple Street Natives in Melbourne.
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So informative. Wonderful presentation. Thank you.
loved it...very informative
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Wonderful information! Thank you!
Why can't we just buy seed packets in box stores? We shouldn't have to hunt these down.
The seed packets you find in large garden centers are typically composed of non-native species. These species are not acclimated to Florida's conditions and will likely not do well in a Florida landscape. As well, they often do not provide the resources that our native wildlife are acclimated to. It is best to purchase native seeds from reliable sources, such as the Florida Wildflower Growers Cooperative (www.floridawildflowers.com).
La Florida means either "in Bloom" or in a flowering state. they should have called it "El Horno" or in english " the Oven" lol. happy landscaping.
La Vaporera would be even more accurate.
You should not be promoting herbicides to kill the lawn. You should promote natural ways of doing that. Turn off!
Thanks for your comment. We promote solarization and discourage the use of herbicides whenever possible. This video was produced by the Florida Wildflower Seed Co-op, which is responsible for its contents. While we may disagree with the use of herbicides, the video's overall message and content is largely beneficial. Please see our website, www.flawildflowers.org, and search "solarization" for our preferred method of dealing with weeds when establishing small plots.
I agree. When I want to start a garden in a grassy area, I do till the yard and then heavily mulch with leaves and such; that is the only time I till the area, after that the soil organisms keeps the soil healthy and aerated. Furthermore, many of the "weeds" that populate the garden are in fact actual Florida wildflowers, such as Florida betony and spiderwort, some of the best plants for attracting pollinators.