Crystal JasmineApr 9, 20213 min readEdible Plants for All SeasonsConsider growing edible perennials in South Florida as spring brings on the heat and winter veggies begin to wither. Growing up in...
Crystal JasmineJan 31, 20212 min readHarvest Series: Gold PotatoSowing experiment yields small, green potatoes teaching me valuable lessons about location, water and depth. As the potato vines and...
Crystal JasmineDec 13, 20203 min readMore Moringa, Anyone?Our very own tree of life stands tall and proud at the entrance to our garden. This amazingly nutritious and visually delightful tree,...
Crystal JasmineDec 12, 20201 min readThriving ThryallisA must-have, all-season, hardy, ever-blooming, butterfly nectar shrub. I can’t say enough good things about our garden’s mainstay...
Crystal JasmineDec 12, 20202 min readGo for the Gold! A proven winner in the garden and on the table. This gold potato lands a perfect score. In my younger adult years, I avoided...
Crystal JasmineDec 5, 20202 min readA Monarch EmergesThis queen stole our hearts for hours before she took flight to begin her migration journey southward. On December 2, 2020, we bid adieu...
Crystal JasmineNov 30, 20202 min readOkeeheelee Nature TrailExploring the South Florida landscape spending quality time with my family. What a delightful morning! My family and I woke up to clear...
Crystal JasmineNov 11, 20202 min readHarvest Series: Sweet PotatoA large sweet potato surprise unearthed in this harvest series. Tropical Storm Eta made the final call. In the midst of heavy rain and...
Crystal JasmineNov 10, 20202 min readLong Live the Purple QueenA delicate bloom peaks out among the purple foliage to meet the morning with a hue of soft pink. Before planting the Purple Queen...
Crystal JasmineNov 8, 20203 min readFor the Love of Plants!An introduction to U Plant Love and the gardener behind the plants.