“This long-awaited guide offers accessible advice and in-depth information.”—Florida Gardening “Packed with practical tips for backyard gardens of all sizes.”—Edible South Florida “Offers an innovative look at modern organic methods that can be applied to the specific issues generated by Florida’s climate.”—Florida Book Review “From cabbage and spinach to squash and peppers and nearly every herb on … Continue reading Organic Methods for Vegetable Gardening in Florida, Second Edition
Adventures of a Transplanted Gardener: The Perfect Gift for Gardeners New to Florida
By Ginny Stibolt, author of Adventures of a Transplanted Gardener The University Press of Florida is having a holiday sale, so if you are a Florida resident with neighbors who are new to the state or friends who are new to gardening, my newest gardening book may be the perfect gift. I wrote it with … Continue reading Adventures of a Transplanted Gardener: The Perfect Gift for Gardeners New to Florida
Growing Vegetables Is Good for You, Your Family, and the Earth
By Ginny Stibolt, coauthor of Organic Methods for Vegetable Gardening in Florida We are so fortunate here in Florida that with our mild winters, we can grow productive, edible crops on a year-round basis. Because of this and because of our wet and dry seasons, most general vegetable gardening books don't translate well to our … Continue reading Growing Vegetables Is Good for You, Your Family, and the Earth
Our 2022 Virtual Booth for the Florida Native Plant Society Conference
This year’s FNPS Conference is taking place virtually. You can visit our virtual booth on the Whova platform. On our website, use code FNPS22 for discount prices and free shipping within the U.S. Click Here to View all Gardening Titles Read on for highlights and bonus material from this year’s exhibit. Gardening Book Tour with Author Ginny Stibolt Author Ginny Stibolt … Continue reading Our 2022 Virtual Booth for the Florida Native Plant Society Conference
Adventures of a Transplanted Gardener
“Gardening in Florida is not like gardening elsewhere. This is a book that will surely prove useful to every other gardener ‘transplanted’ to Florida from somewhere else—and the rest of us who are still catching on despite years here in the Sunshine State.”—Craig N. Huegel, author of The Nature of Plants: An Introduction to How Plants … Continue reading Adventures of a Transplanted Gardener
Your Florida Guide to Butterfly Gardening, Second Edition
Praise for the first edition: “[Specifies] many ways to attract beautiful winged creatures.”—Publishers Weekly “Gives easy-to-follow instructions for making your garden a butterfly magnet.”—Tallahassee Democrat “Shows that gardening to attract butterflies doesn’t take a lot of time, effort, or room.”—Tampa Tribune “A resource you will quickly and easily assimilate, as you discover everything about why butterflies … Continue reading Your Florida Guide to Butterfly Gardening, Second Edition
Spring Virtual Booth Sales Extended
The spring conferences we participated in this year were held virtually, and we have been hosting virtual booths with deep discounts on our books and free shipping. All discounts have been extended through July 31, 2021. AHA History Sale Use Code AHA21 at checkout. AAIHS African American Studies Sale Use Code AAIH21 at checkout. SAA … Continue reading Spring Virtual Booth Sales Extended
Florida Native Plant Society 2021
The Florida Native Plant Society 40th Annual Conference takes place virtually this weekend. If you are attending the conference, view our virtual booth here. Read on for highlights of our gardening book sale. Shop All Books in Our Gardening Sale Use code FNPS21 for discounts and free shipping. The Ecology of the Trees, Shrubs, and … Continue reading Florida Native Plant Society 2021
Illustrated Plants of Florida and the Coastal Plain
“Significant. Provides illustrations of many plants in Florida and the southeastern United States, which are unique, novel, and generally not available for most of the species.”—Alan R. Franck, coauthor of Flora of Florida, Volume VII “A wonderful field guide to Florida plants for newcomers and longtime residents alike.”—Patti J. Anderson, botanist, Florida Department of Agriculture and … Continue reading Illustrated Plants of Florida and the Coastal Plain
Recipe: Elderberry Jam from Florida’s Edible Wild Plants
In Florida's Edible Wild Plants, Peggy Lantz demystifies the process of foraging to help you discover the wonder of finding and eating wild plants that grow right in your backyard. Below is a recipe for elderberry jam from the book. If you have an elderberry shrub nearby, you may want to give this a try! This book is available at a … Continue reading Recipe: Elderberry Jam from Florida’s Edible Wild Plants
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