5 Tips for Growing in Hot Climates

Big news, plant friends. I've moved! After four wonderful years living in the Catskills my husband and I have packed up our lives–and my plants–and headed south to Florida. That’s from Zone 6B to Zone 10B! As a lifelong New Yorker, I've only ever known four distinct seasons. But now, I’m literally going to experience a whole new gardening action in a climate that feels almost tropical. And I'm feeling like a total beginner again. So, I called in the big guns—my friend Janey from Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat. She's a hot climate gardening expert, and she's got some amazing tips for us hot climate gardeners!

In this episode, we learn:

• [00:00] I’ve moved to Florida!
• [04:36] What should you do when changing garden zones?
• [05:04] Who is Janey Santos?
• [12:16] What are temperennials?
• [13:47] What is “true annual”?
• [15:49] Wind River Chimes
• [17:24] Espoma Organic
• [18:50] What are other examples of temperennials?
• [22:03] What are some gardening tips for hot climates?
• [24:39] Why drip irrigation could be useful
• [29:09] Why should you use mulch?
• [31:09] The best kind of mulch
• [32:02] Garden Supply Company
• [37:56] Why should you know your season?
• [40:20] What does Janey’s garden look like?
• [43:42] Connect with Janey

Mentioned in our conversation:

• Best for the West - Janey Santos of Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat
• Growing Joy Ep 176: Landscaping in the Southwest
• Growing Joy Ep 241: Small Space Cut Flower Gardening for Beginners
• Growing Joy Ep 06: Enjoy a Living, Potted Christmas Tree for the Holiday Season!
• Supertunia Vista® Bubblegum®
• Lantana
• Caladium
• Monrovia
• Youtube video: 🌱 Surprising My Pregnant Sister with a Dream Raised Bed Garden!
• Cool Flowers: How to Grow and Enjoy Long-Blooming Hardy Annual Flowers Using Cool Weather Techniques

For Janey's reliable hot climate gardening tips,

check out the full show notes and blog here!

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