by urbanabundance | Apr 7, 2025 | Edible Gardening, Featured
It starts with a seed. A single act of planting. But if you’ve ever grown a garden—especially one rooted in your own backyard—you know the truth: what grows is far more than food. At Urban Abundance, we’ve seen firsthand how a raised bed can transform more than a...
by urbanabundance | Apr 7, 2025 | Edible Gardening, Featured
Part 1: The World Has Changed—And So Must We A look at the global and local factors driving the homegrown food movement If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that our food systems are more fragile than we realized. From climate extremes to shipping...
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...
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...
by urbanabundance | Dec 22, 2020 | Herbs, Plants, Summer Plants, Uncategorized
Quick Take: • Type: Leafy Green • Season: Year-round (especially summer) • Growth Style: Low-growing ground cover • Bonus: Doesn’t bolt or get bitter in the heat—hello, Florida summer MVP! Why We Love It: Brazilian Spinach (Alternanthera sissoo) is the plant version...
by urbanabundance | Dec 22, 2020 | Edible Gardening, Featured, Plants
A thriving garden is one of the most satisfying sights in the world — lush leaves, bright blooms, buzzing pollinators, and the promise of a delicious harvest. But how do you really know if your garden is healthy and on track? Whether you’re tending a few raised beds...
