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Starfruit
After years and years of waiting... we finally have a Starfruit Tree setting fruit. Starfruit is also know as Carambola which is derived...
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follandscapes
- Nov 28
- 1 min
Carolina Aster is Thriving!!!
We love this Florida Native plant. It grows in such a variety of conditions. In this video you can see how we grow it alongside a Crepe...
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follandscapes
- Nov 26
- 1 min
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
This plant means a lot to me. It is the bush that my wife and I planted as a symbol of our marriage. The common name "Yesterday, Today,...
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follandscapes
- Nov 25
- 1 min
Luffa Gourd Update!
Our volunteer Luffa Gourd in the front yard foodscape is still going wild! The last post we had on this vine showed some small fruits...
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follandscapes
- Nov 11
- 1 min
Luffa Gourd Take Over!
See the video showing how Luffa Gourd has taken over an area by our front door!
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follandscapes
- Oct 27
- 1 min
We Missed "What is it Wednesday" !!
I owe you an apology. It's been a whole week since my last post, and I want to extend my apologies. Especially since I wasn't able to do...
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follandscapes
- Oct 18
- 4 min
Nurturing the Earth: Improving Soil Health for Edible Plants
When it comes to growing delicious and nutritious edible plants, the key to success lies beneath the surface – in the soil. Healthy soil...
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Emma Croft
- Sep 1
- 3 min
Tips for a Stunning and Sustainable Edible Landscape
Image: Pexels Creating a garden that's not only visually enchanting but also yields fresh produce for your kitchen is an exciting...
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follandscapes
- Jun 24
- 2 min
WE ARE BACK!!!!
So for those of you who don't know, The Serene Forest and Fruit of the Labor Landscaping Service LLC have been on a hiatus since fall of...
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follandscapes
- Jul 28, 2022
- 3 min
Iowa Wildflowers
This past week my son and I have been on a vacation to central Iowa. It was our first ever trip to Iowa as neither of us had ever been....
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follandscapes
- Jul 7, 2022
- 5 min
Tropical Milkweed.... Cancelled
When my family bought this property almost 3 years ago now, I was excited to design a foodscape in the front yard. It was a clean slate...
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follandscapes
- Jul 3, 2022
- 4 min
Citrus Aphids - A Story of Checks and Balances
Today I was out walking through The Serene Forest when I noticed one of my citrus trees was covered in aphids. It seemed that the aphids...
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follandscapes
- Jun 23, 2022
- 2 min
We Were Blessed Today!!!
On Thursdays our church asks volunteers to come help clean up since Wednesday nights they serve dinner. I knew I had the day off today so...
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follandscapes
- Jun 20, 2022
- 3 min
Checking Out Our Bee House
We put this bee house up on our side porch a little over 1 year ago. This is the first time I ever witnessed this much activity. We have...
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follandscapes
- Jun 6, 2022
- 1 min
Successful Wildflower Cloning
This weekend I was excited to find out that my cuttings of Dune Sunflower, Climbing Aster, and Buttonsage Lantana successfully rooted in...
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follandscapes
- May 8, 2022
- 1 min
Mother's Day
I want to wish all the Mom's out there a great Mother's Day. I hope you get the appreciation you deserve. Flowers: Euryops Starry...
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follandscapes
- May 4, 2022
- 3 min
Reap What You Sow
If gardening has taught me one thing, it's that the beginning of "IT" is the most important time no matter what "IT" is. The beginning...
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