Plant Doctor: Some plants will recover from recent freeze, start seeds for new ones now Start seeds for zinnia and other warm season bedding plants now to have transplants in about six to eight weeks. (Courtesy of Tom MacCubbin) By Tom MacCubbin PUBLISHED... See more
February in the Garden for Central Florida Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares his monthly gardening to-do list for the region By Tom MacCubbin PUBLISHED: January 31, 2026 at 6:00 AM EST Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Almanac Average tempera... See more
Plant Doctor: Area neighborhoods in the pink courtesy of blooming tabebuia trees MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about tabebuia trees. lavender, parsley, tomatoes, azaleas and lawn care The winter blossoms from pink tabebuia trees bri... See more
Plant Doctor: Have some patience with impatiens during the cooler months Winter is not the best time for impatiens but most survive and can look attractive if frost or freezes don’t damage the plants. (Courtesy of Tom MacCubbin) By Tom MacCubbin PUBLISHED... See more
Plant Doctor: Taste test is best way to tell if oranges are ripe, ready to pick Using the taste test is the best way to tell if an orange is ripe and ready to pick. Start taste testing a fruit in October to determine if it is ready to harvest. (Courtesy o... See more
