by urbanabundance | May 13, 2025 | Edible Gardening, Featured, Fruits, Herbs, Plants, Vegetables
7 Essential Crops to Combat Rising Grocery Costs in Florida Rising grocery costs are impacting everyone, especially Floridians facing increasing prices for staple vegetables. Growing your own food can significantly ease the strain on your wallet while ensuring a...
by urbanabundance | May 13, 2025 | Edible Gardening, Plants, Summer Plants, Vegetables
Florida garden summer vegetables thrive even in the intense heat, allowing gardeners to enjoy fast, abundant harvests. Florida gardeners, your sunny yards offer fantastic opportunities to grow delicious, quick-harvest veggies perfect for our warm climate. Here’s...
by urbanabundance | May 5, 2025 | Plants, Edible Gardening, Featured
“I’ve never seen something so green burn so fast.” That quote, from a recent Central Florida farm visitor, captures exactly what many of us are feeling this season. Across Florida, the skies have stayed dry, the ground is cracking, and the stress is setting in—not...
by urbanabundance | Apr 19, 2025 | Plants, Edible Gardening, Featured, Summer Plants
Florida isn’t just the Sunshine State—it’s the Growing State. While the rest of the country is bundling up and dreaming of spring, here in South Florida we’re harvesting kale in December, planting okra in July, and sipping lemongrass tea from our own backyards....
by urbanabundance | Apr 7, 2025 | Edible Gardening, Plants, Summer Plants, Uncategorized, Vegetables
Say goodbye to sad, wilting greens and hello to your new favorite summer staples. Most traditional spinach varieties struggle as temperatures rise, but lucky for us, there’s a trio of tropical, powerhouse greens that thrive in the heat. At Urban Abundance, we call...
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...
