Your Farm and Garden

08/12/2026

Very interesting! Where have you seen the SE Blueberry Bee?

The southeastern blueberry bee is this week’s featured pollinator! This solitary bee was originally thought to exclusively pollinate blueberry flowers, but is now known to have a much broader diet. Despite its common name, it is not limited to just the Southeast.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census on August 21-22! Prepare yourself by reading more on the census website https://gsepc.org/.

This UF/IFAS publication offers more information about the southeastern blueberry bee: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/gardening-with-wildlife/three-native-bees/

Photo by Rachel Mallinger, UF/IFAS

08/11/2026

🎨 Add a Splash of Colors with Talavera!

Come check out some of the newest pieces we’ve recently received. You’ll find colorful pots featuring fresh colors and designs, along with fun pieces inspired by animals and other creatures. 🐢🐘

Each piece brings its own unique personality and vibrant color, making Talavera a great way to brighten up your patio, lanai, garden or home.

Stop in and see what’s new—and save 20% through the weekend (8/26)!

08/11/2026

🦓 Make a statement with the Zebra Plant!

With its glossy green leaves and bold white veining, the Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) brings instant tropical personality indoors. And as it blooms, bright yellow flower spikes add an extra splash of color!

Give your Zebra Plant bright, indirect light, consistently moist but well-drained soil and plenty of humidity. For the best-looking foliage, keep it warm and away from cold drafts.

It’s bold, beautiful and definitely not your average houseplant! 🪴

08/10/2026

🌿 Lush, Green & Always a Classic: The Boston Fern

Stop by and check out our selection of Boston Ferns! These beautiful hanging baskets will quickly add a fresh and tropical feel to your porch, patio, balcony or lanai. They love bright, indirect light or partial shade, plenty of humidity and consistently moist soil. They typically grow 2–3’ high cascading fronds.

Boston Ferns are even recognized to help purify indoor air!

08/10/2026

🌸 Portulaca, Our Plant of the Week! ☀️

You’ll love Portulaca, also known as Moss Rose! This cheerful, low-growing succulent produces brilliant, rose-like pink blooms—and the hotter and sunnier it gets, the happier it is.

Portulaca is perfect for containers, hanging baskets (as shown), borders, rock gardens and sunny landscape beds. Its fleshy foliage helps it handle dry conditions, making it a great choice for Florida’s summer heat.

✔️Loves full sun
✔️Blooms open with bright sunlight
✔️Drought tolerant once established
✔️Colorful, long-lasting blooms
✔️Low-growing (4-6” tall) and easy to care for
✔️Attracts pollinators

Give Portulaca plenty of sunshine and well-drained soil, and enjoy a beautiful burst of summer color!

08/09/2026

🔶🔷 20% OFF Handcrafted Talavera Pottery!

Nothing brings elegance, style and sophistication to your home & garden like handcrafted Talavera. Every piece is hand-glazed, hand-painted and kiln-baked for lasting durability. Beautiful, one-of-a-kind pottery you’ll enjoy for years to come.

**Valid through 8/16/26. Excludes accessories

08/07/2026

🗽20% OFF concrete, statuary and hardscapes continues through the weekend! Don’t miss the NEW mushrooms, fawn or puppy—all would look great in any garden or flower bed!

08/07/2026

🌿 Devil's Trumpet (Datura) is one of the most eye-catching plants in many gardens, producing large, trumpet-shaped blooms that often open in the evening and add dramatic beauty to the landscape. Available in white, purple and other striking colors, it's a favorite for gardeners looking to create a tropical feel.

While its flowers are stunning, it's important to remember that all parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. Plant it where children and pets cannot access it, and always wear gloves when handling seed pods or pruning.

Devil's Trumpet certainly makes a statement with its spectacular blooms and unique appearance. A true conversation piece!

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08/06/2026

🔥 Say Hello to the Cone Ginger 'Baan Rai Red Torch'!

The stunning Cone Ginger 'Baan Rai Red Torch' will quickly add a bold splash of tropical color to your landscape. Its brilliant red cone-shaped blooms and lush green foliage make it a true focal point in garden beds, tropical borders or large containers.

✔️Vibrant red blooms that rebloom throughout the season
✔️Heat tolerant and perfect for Florida landscapes
✔️Grows 18–24 inches tall with an upright habit
✔️Thrives in partial sun
✔️Prefers moist, well-drained soil
✔️Hardy to 40°F

It’s ideal for creating a tropical oasis or simply adding a pop of color to your landscape and will keep the garden looking fresh and vibrant all season long.

08/06/2026

🌿If you're looking for a shrub that provides months of vibrant color without overpowering your landscape, Dwarf Mussaenda (Mussaenda spp.) is an excellent choice.

It’s ideal for foundation plantings, borders and decorative containers. Mussaenda's eye-catching pink, red or white bracts surround tiny yellow flowers, creating a long-lasting display from late spring through fall. It typically reaches 3’ to 5’ with a comparable spread.

Plant Dwarf Mussaenda in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil, and provide regular watering during dry periods to keep it looking its best. With its extended bloom season, butterfly appeal and manageable size, Dwarf Mussaenda is a beautiful way to add tropical color to any Southwest Florida landscape.