When it comes to gardening, Florida may as well be its own country.
Our subtropical to tropical environment hosts a diverse variety of plants, BUT you may have to throw much of what you know out the window because what the rest of North America is doing doesn’t always apply down here.
So come along as we discuss gardening in the Sunshine State!
EP 38: FLOWERS for the FALL Container Garden | Low Effort Bloomers for a Florida Autumn
My favorite Florida Flowering Plants to incorporate into a Fall Seasonal Display!
Seriously - if a client wants fall inspired flowers, I'm suggesting one of these.
Plants Discussed Today:
Crossandra (Crossandra infundibuliformis)
Firecracker Plant (Russelia equisetiformis)
Cockscomb/Celosia
Lantana
Anthurium (Anthurium andraeanum)
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30 Sept 2026
EP 37: Create a Stunning FALL Container Garden | Seasonal DESIGN & STYLE Tips
It's my FAVORITE time of the year! So today, in honor of Autumn, we are going to discuss how to create Fall Containers like a Pro using Florida plants.
Plants Discussed Today:
SUN COMBO 1
Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum')
Croton 'Petra' (Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra')
Purple Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas)Bronze Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas)
SUN COMBO 2
Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum')
*Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides)
Purple Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas)Bronze Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas)
*A burnt orange / rust colored coleus would be ideal if you can find a sun tolerant variety. (Many of the red varieties are full sun tolerant)
SHADE COMBO 1
Black ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven' or 'Black Queen')
Purple Shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus)
Chenille Plant (Acalypha hispida)
SHADE COMBO 2
Croton 'Petra' (Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra') Maidenhair ferns (Adiantum)
*Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides)
Creeping Fig Vine (Ficus pumila)
*A burnt orange / rust colored coleus would be ideal but most any Coleus will work as most prefer shade - part shade.
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27 Aug 2026
EP 36: Plant Q&A | Help! Why’s Wrong with my Houseplant?!
We had a Houseplant Gardener in the Carolinas reach out.
BK’s mother gifted her an English Ivy Houseplant and despite BK’s best efforts, the plant is struggling inside her home, and she wants to know why.
Today's episode is not limited to English Ivy! We dive deep into the unique microclimates of our homes (spoiler - every home is different) and various troubleshooting techniques to help you when an interior plant is struggling. I also share some of my favorite houseplants.
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