by Troy's Tropics | Jan 16, 2026 | Cool-Season Gardening, Florida-Friendly Plants, Seasonal Picks
January in Sarasota is peak “garden again” season—bright days, cooler nights, and containers begging for color. If you want blooms that stay cheerful from now through spring, reach for vinca (Catharanthus roseus), especially the Cora XDR series we grow on our benches...
by Troy's Tropics | Jul 18, 2025 | Organic Gardening, Sarasota Gardening, Storm Preparation
Living in beautiful Sarasota County means we enjoy lush gardens year-round—but it also means preparing our landscapes for hurricane season. For those who love container gardening, storm prep presents a unique challenge: do you bring those pots indoors, or can you...
