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Here we are, a gorgeous Saturday morning in sunny Whorlando Florida, before the big fire ball in the sky becomes too intense. We are gathered here today to a little walkie poo through my gardens. Are we ready? Let's go.... This week, we're starting in the backyard because I have to show off the passion flower. Has it become obvious to anyone that I absolutely love the passion fruit flower? It's so cool and unique. This particular variety of passion fruit, the blooms only open in the evening. So, I went out last night to make sure I got this picture. Some passion flowers, the blooms open all day and close at night. Still others only bloom during the night and close during the day. Fascinating, huh? As you can see below, I took the crown off the pineapple and planted it to start a new plant. You can do this with any organic pineapple you buy at the store by the way. (Non organic ones have some kind of growth inhibitor sprayed on them). All you have to do is cut off the crown

Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening All! We are gathered here today for a little walk through my gardens to see what nature with a little help from me has brought forth! And away we go… Starting in the front yard, I was worried, at first, about planting the red and white Pentas so close together. Now, I’m glad I did! The sunflowers are still sending up blooms! This dwarf Cavendish banana is dying, taking some of the bananas with it. I’m trying to hold out until the ridges fill in sharper, then I’ll let them ripen in the house. The mulberries are still going strong! Moving to the backyard. Have you ever seen a garlic chive flower? Now you have 😉 The Cuban peppers are really starting to produce! Volunteer Everglades tomatoes are fruiting The monstera that a friend sent is doing well, even if they’re swamped with passion fruit. 😂 We have two loofah already! (Circled in blue) And finally, I made the ultimate

 usual, I garden in Zone 9B, Central Florida on about a tenth of an acre. (The lot is .51 acres). I garden organically, year round. The Plumbago is in full bloom! Sunflower is blooming again as well. Mulberries are putting on more flowers everyday. Carrots are getting close. Cucumber is getting big with no female cukes yet. It's the female flower that holds the cucumber. The male just contributes the pollen. ;) We ate the pineapple and I planted the crown! I forgot to take a pic of it, sorry all! There are a few Purple Cherokee Tomatoes, it's difficult to get them all in one pic. Ají dulce pepper (Caribbean sweet pepper) I haven't tried these yet, but I suspect I'll love them. Widdle baby key lime. There's more, this is just the newest addition! The passion fruit is truly out of control. I hope you enjoyed this little tour of my garden Happy Farm Day!

Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening All! Let’s start with a little Debbi-Nick story. Yesterday, while driving Nick says to me:  “The backyard looks great. You’re almost there.”  Quizzically, I looked at him. “What do you mean almost there?” Nick: I want to be able to walk around the backyard naked without upsetting the neighbors. The back fence is still see though.  Me: Are you asking me to plant more? Nick: If you could figure out a way to fill in the gaps, that would be great.  Me: Why didn’t you say something sooner? *Spends the next 3 hours planning what to plant along the fence line* It will probably have to wait till later August due to it being “Fuck it’s so hot, I’m gonna die” season. But I will take you through the process.  For all those wondering, steroid shot went okay, I spent yesterday dealing with muscle spasms, and today I’m fine.  Now for why we are gathered here today for a little walk through my gardens to see what nature with a little help from me has brought forth!  Let

 Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening All! We are gathered here today for a little walk through my gardens to see what nature with a little help from me has brought forth! Let’s do this! Starting in the front yard, the sunflowers continue to die off but we still have blooms. The Crinum lilies are blooming again. The pentas don’t wish to be undone Moving to the backyard. I got the loofah against something it could climb. The dragon fruit is making its way up the fence. And, it’s raining passion fruit. At this point when I see kids walking along the canal, I run outside and tell them everything they can grab is theirs. It’s just gonna get worse. I planted too much passion fruit but I can’t bear to kill off any plants. I have one Cherokee purple Tomato coming in Look @bowandarrowman, it’s a cucumber plant. Are you happy now? 😂 Watermelon is starting to flower And finally, there’s an okra I forgot I planted