5 Tips for Growing in Hot Climates
09/03/24 • 47 min
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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!
Follow Janey:
Thank you to our episode sponsors:
Wind River Chimes
Visit windriverchimes.com and use code GROWINGJOY to receive free engraving on your chosen wind chimes.
Espoma Organic
Visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.
Gardener's Supply
Discover your garden favorites and exclusive innovations at gardeners.com and use code GROWINGJOY for free shipping.
Follow Maria and Growing Joy:
Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung
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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!
Follow Janey:
Thank you to our episode sponsors:
Wind River Chimes
Visit windriverchimes.com and use code GROWINGJOY to receive free engraving on your chosen wind chimes.
Espoma Organic
Visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.
Gardener's Supply
Discover your garden favorites and exclusive innovations at gardeners.com and use code GROWINGJOY for free shipping.
Follow Maria and Growing Joy:
Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung
Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here!
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