http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner en-us Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:50:13 -0700 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:48:00 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Florida-oranges-for-Christmas?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner Remember when oranges from Florida meant a real holiday treat? The lovely scented orange would be gifted to many northern children and was a treat from an adventurous land. Oranges contain a fair amount of vitamin C and can ward off seasonal co... orange citrus Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:48:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Florida-oranges-for-Christmas?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Tomatoes--Reasons-to-grow-resistant-varieties-in-Florida?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner Don’t you just love those tomatoes you pick from your own garden? Ripened in the sun, juicy, and loaded with flavor. The many tomato varieties don’t all come perfect. There are challenges growing them in Florida. Some have bud drop and... tomatoes vegetables heirlooms bacteria Growbox Tomato Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:21:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Tomatoes--Reasons-to-grow-resistant-varieties-in-Florida?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Papaya--Delicious-and-a-fast-grower-for-Florida-gardens?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner When you think of a delicious, tropical fruit salad, papaya always comes to mind, doesn’t it? The aromatic and sweet fleshed papaya is easy to grow, grows fast, and offers a bounty of fresh fruits for the tropical fruit lover in all of us. I... saving seeds organic farming plants Gardening in summer Heat loving vegetables Papaya Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:39:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Papaya--Delicious-and-a-fast-grower-for-Florida-gardens?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Planting-seeds-and-caring-for-seedlings-in-Central-Florida?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner The magic held inside each small seed is amazing! Imagine having everything you need in the size of a pin head or less, to grow roots, leaves, flowers, strong stems. Its mind boggling! Living in central Florida offers a long growing season in whic... vegetables seed saving saving seeds vegetable seeds Dirt soil heirlooms plants fall season seed Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:34:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Planting-seeds-and-caring-for-seedlings-in-Central-Florida?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Raise-Florida-chicks-in-November-to-be-spring-egg-layers?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner Its already November and the chilly weather is apparently staying up North this year. Chilly weather up north means that hatcheries are closing their season. “Its simply too cold to send chicks through the mail,” says Andrew Malone fro... chicken eggs hatching fall season Funky Chicken Farm poultry chicks raise poultry chickens roosters egg layers meat breed bantam Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:56:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Raise-Florida-chicks-in-November-to-be-spring-egg-layers?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Onions-a-Florida-staple?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner Savory and rich, onions make the world go round, don’t you think? They have an honored place in any garden and you have some choices as they come in a few colors and types. Used both raw and cooked, onions flavor the best of foods that come ... vegetables saute fall season onions Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:36:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Onions-a-Florida-staple?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d25-October-in-Florida-is-time-to-plant-strawberries-and-overcome-difficult-germination?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner Finally, the relentless, Florida heat has subsided somewhat. The prime time for germination is here. It will be easier for many seeds to germinate now since it is almost November, and its time to plant those bare rooted strawberry plants to ensure... self-watering container vegetable seeds soil seed Growbox Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:28:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d25-October-in-Florida-is-time-to-plant-strawberries-and-overcome-difficult-germination?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Stink-Bugs-Wreak-Havoc-On-Cucumbers?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner Stink Bugs, aka Shield Bugs.The cukes were doing so well!   Tendrils were climbing up the trellis, big green and healthy leaves acted as huge solar panels turning sunshine into chlorophyll. Overnight it seemed to happen. The plant... bugs Cucumbers Stink Bugs Neem Oil Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:02:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Stink-Bugs-Wreak-Havoc-On-Cucumbers?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Tomato-Blossom-End-Rot---End-It?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner Disappointing, perplexing, and discouraging are some words to describe what you feel when you see that your prized tomato has grown a large brown spot near the bottom. When you inspect a few more of your tomatoes on the vine you notice that all ... Tomato Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:40:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Tomato-Blossom-End-Rot---End-It?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Silkie-Bantam-Chicks-Now-Available-at-Funky-Chicken-Farm?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner Are you looking for an ornamental type of chicken that you can raise as a pet? Then the small Silkie Bantam is for you. Andrew Malone, Poultry Master at Funky Chicken Farm is releasing his Silkie chicks for sale today. Colors available... chicken Funky Chicken Farm poultry chicks chickens Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:37:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Silkie-Bantam-Chicks-Now-Available-at-Funky-Chicken-Farm?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Funky-Chicken-Farm-Has-Chicks-for-Sale?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner Are you wanting that spring flock of chickens to be laying wonderful fresh eggs for you? Today is the day to get those chicks! Andrew at Funky Chicken Farm has released his Rhode Island Red female chicks for sale.  “They do not n... Funky Chicken Farm poultry chicks raise poultry chickens Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:33:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Funky-Chicken-Farm-Has-Chicks-for-Sale?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d5-The-Voracious-Tomato-Hornworm?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner Large, bright green, ominous, squishy, voracious! Those are words that describe one of our garden enemies, the Tomato Hornworm. These critters grow the largest of all the garden caterpillars that attempt to devour crops. Where do they come ... bugs worms bacteria caterpillars Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:13:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d5-The-Voracious-Tomato-Hornworm?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d21-USDA-Initiative-Program---Know-Your-Farmer-Know-Your-Food?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner  In this time of economic uncertainty, “Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the USDA’s initiative called,  “ Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food”,  in order  to begin a national conversation to help de... ducks worms farmer market farmer Funky Chicken Farm poultry chickens egg layers Cucumbers Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:16:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d21-USDA-Initiative-Program---Know-Your-Farmer-Know-Your-Food?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Swiss-Chard--A-Rewarding-and-Colorful-Food-to-Grow?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner Clear and bright, hot pink, orange, and yellow form the palette of a gorgeous plate of these greens! Related to the beet, Swiss Chard is a tasty and decadent vegetable to include into your kitchen garden. Have you priced it in the grocery s... Swiss Chard Chard Greens Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:34:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Swiss-Chard--A-Rewarding-and-Colorful-Food-to-Grow?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Lettuce--Grow-a-Potpourri-of-Colors-and-Shapes?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner Fall, winter, and spring are the perfect seasons to grow lettuce in Florida. Lettuce has few pests, comes in an array of colors and types such as heading and leaf varieties, and loves a constant supply of moisture. It is easy to grow and yo... vegetables vegetable seeds Lettuce Swiss Chard Salad Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:29:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Lettuce--Grow-a-Potpourri-of-Colors-and-Shapes?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Florida-Gardening-101-Heat-Loving-Veggies-and-Herbs-and-Growing-thru-Summer?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner Growing crops in Florida during the dog days of summer is a challenge to say the least. Some vegetables and herbs that are delicious and grow well in the heat, humidity, and relentless sunshine are: okra, Callaloo, cowpeas, crowder peas, bl... self-watering container July gardening planting organic Gardening in summer Cucumbers Growbox Heat loving vegetables Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:41:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Florida-Gardening-101-Heat-Loving-Veggies-and-Herbs-and-Growing-thru-Summer?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d11-A-Culinary-Garden-of-Herbs?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner How many of you like to eat exciting food that has distinctive regional taste?   Talented chefs know exactly which herbs to use in dishes they create for the discriminating eater.  You can add regional flare to your cooking style using... Herbs turmeric basil curry blends Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:57:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d11-A-Culinary-Garden-of-Herbs?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Chickens-Everyone-Loves-Them?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner Did you know that chickens come in a large variety of shapes and colors?   Chickens are available in a variety of sizes. There are breeds for egg laying and breeds that grow fast for the dinner table. Some breeds have feathers on ... chickens roosters egg layers meat breed bantam Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:30:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Chickens-Everyone-Loves-Them?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Local-Farmers-Head-to-the-Market--The-End-of-the-Journey?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner  Have you ever wondered what happens leading up to the day that a farmer brings what he has grown to sell at the local farmers market?   I bet many of you have no clue! I surely didn’t until I started to investigate more int... vegetables organic farming farmer market farmer market Farmers market Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:37:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Local-Farmers-Head-to-the-Market--The-End-of-the-Journey?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Pineapple--So-Easy-to-Grow-So-Delicious?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner  Have you ever tasted a pineapple, fresh picked, warmed by the sun, and dripping with nectar from the gods? The flavor of a fresh, backyard grown pineapple is unsurpassed. There isn’t anything so amazingly delicious as this.&nbsp... pineapple Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:16:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11537-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Pineapple--So-Easy-to-Grow-So-Delicious?cid=exrss-Orlando-Gardening-Examiner