by urbanabundance | Mar 31, 2025 | Edible Gardening, Plants, Summer Plants, Uncategorized, Vegetables
Quick Take: • Type: Leafy Green • Season: Summer (loves the heat!) • Growth Style: Upright bush with soft, tender leaves • Bonus: Packed with nutrients, easy to grow, and known as a “longevity food” in many cultures. Why We Love It: Egyptian Spinach, also known as...
by urbanabundance | Mar 31, 2025 | Herbs, Plants, Summer Plants, Vegetables
Quick Take: • Type: Herb • Season: Year-round in warm climates (prefers shade in summer) • Growth Style: Rosette-forming with long, serrated leaves • Bonus: Flavor-packed and heat-tolerant—like cilantro, but turned up to 11! Why We Love It: Culantro (Eryngium...
by urbanabundance | Mar 31, 2025 | Plants, Summer Plants, Vegetables
Quick Take: • Type: Asian Leafy Green • Season: Spring, fall, and early summer in hot climates • Growth Style: Upright, compact, and quick to mature • Bonus: Super fast-growing, super versatile, and super easy to love! Why We Love It: Chijimisai (sometimes known as...
by urbanabundance | Dec 29, 2020 | Edible Gardening, Plants, Vegetables
Top 10 Florida Vegetables to Grow Florida’s warm climate and long growing seasons make it an incredible place to grow fresh, delicious vegetables right in your own backyard. Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned grower, these ten vegetables thrive in Florida’s...
by urbanabundance | Dec 22, 2020 | Featured, Herbs, Plants, Summer Plants
Quick Take: • Type: Perennial Herb • Season: Year-round in warm climates • Growth Style: Bushy, woody stems • Bonus: Absolute pollinator magnet—especially beloved by bees! Why We Love It: African Blue Basil isn’t just a flavor bomb—it’s a living pollinator party. This...
