Tropical South
December, 2000
Regional Report
In the Garden
Holiday Trees
While people in most of the rest of the country are enjoying their evergreen holiday trees this time of year, in Florida and South Texas we have to improvise. Our native red cedar is probably the best bet. It has a nice fragrance, dense growth pattern,...
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Resources
Local Buzz
Mounts Botanic Garden Mounts Botanic Garden is located at 531 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, just west of Palm...
Favorite or New Plant
Royal Palm Royal palm ( Roystonea elata ) is the tallest of the native Florida palms, capable of reaching...
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Regional Reminders
- Winter Garden Color
- Check Houseplants for Pests
- Harvest Strawberries
- Hand-Pollinate Vegetables
- Check for Salt Water
