Adventures of a Transplanted Gardener

From University Press of Florida:

Ideal for new Florida gardeners and residents venturing into gardening for the first time, this starter guide helps readers learn to cultivate plants in the state's unique natural environment. Botanist and lifelong gardener Ginny Stibolt shares insightful stories, advice, and tips from her own experience moving to Florida, where she discovered that the rules she had followed for years did not apply.

Stibolt guides readers on how to avoid the beginner mistakes she made and dispels common misconceptions about which plants to grow and how to grow them in Florida. Introducing Florida's water features, natural areas, and native plant communities, Stibolt illustrates what a "Real Florida" landscape looks like and explains how working with this knowledge makes gardening easier and more successful. She explores practical topics such as gardening for birds and butterflies, growing food, composting, and stormwater management. Stibolt also directs readers to resources for delving deeper into these subjects based on their needs and location within the state.

Filled with friendly, reliable, and commonsense expertise, "Adventures of a Transplanted Gardener" propels aspiring growers into cultivating plants that thrive in Florida. This book is the perfect resource for anyone interested in the challenges, rewards, and beauty of gardening in the Sunshine State.