Plant Doctor: Plant tomato seeds now to get early start on spring crop Start tomato seeds now to grow seedlings for transplanting in March to obtain an early start on this spring crop. (Courtesy of Tom MacCubbin) By Tom MacCubbin PUBLISHED: January 10, 20... See more
Plant Doctor: Enjoy colorful camellias during the cooler months The Japonica camellia blooms starting in October and continues through early March. (Courtesy Tom MacCubbin) By Tom MacCubbin PUBLISHED: December 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM EST Getting your Trinity ... See more
January in the Garden for Central Florida Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares his monthly gardening to-do list for the region By Tom MacCubbin PUBLISHED: December 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM EST Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Almanac Average tempera... See more
Plant Doctor: Grow tea in your garden that you can brew and drink, too The tea plant is a relative of the common camellia that also grows locally and in cooler climates. (Courtesy of Tom MacCubbin) By Tom MacCubbin PUBLISHED: December 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM ... See more
Plant Doctor: Tips to care for and get the most color out of your poinsettias Poinsettias are called short-day plants. This means they start the flowering process, which includes developing colorful bracts, when days grow shorter during fall. (Courtesy of... See more