All questions are good questions, but can you trust the answer you find on line?
by Amanda Martin, Tarflower Chapter Where do I find reliable plant information online? What a great question. When I start thinking about planting in my landscape, I think about foliage color, density, and overall growth shape of the plant. I think a lot about flowers; flower color, flower size, flower abundance, and what time of year can I expect these flowers to emerge? Is there anything attracted to the flower color, pollen or nectar? Is there a berry or larger fruit that will come after the flower is exhausted? Can I eat these berries or larger fruit? I always have many questions, so I try to read a lot. FNPS "Native Plants for Your Area" is a great resource when looking for plants that will grow in your region. Books, magazines, blogs, and databases are filled with so much useful information, and there are so many reliable sources for Florida gardeners and plant enthusiasts: Of course, our own FNPS website section on Native Plants f...