by urbanabundance | Jun 16, 2025 | Edible Gardening, Featured, Plants, Recipes, Summer Plants, Vegetables
Recipe Highlight: Garden-Fresh Jicama Slaw Here’s one of our favorite ways to celebrate this underrated root: Ingredients: 2 cups peeled, grated jicama 1 cup shredded carrot 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced Juice of 1 lime 1 tbsp honey Pinch of sea salt 1 tbsp chopped...
by urbanabundance | Jun 16, 2025 | Edible Gardening, Featured, Plants, Summer Plants, Vegetables
At Urban Abundance, we live for garden surprises. But even we didn’t expect the vegetable version of a mic drop this week when Green Thumb Jenny harvested a jicama so large it could double as a bowling ball. This beauty had been quietly growing beneath one of our...
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 | 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...
