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Gardening in Southwest Florida’s Summer Climate

Gabriel Kamener, Sown Together via Flickr

The approaching summer months mark the end of our region’s ideal conditions for commercial agriculture operations, but there’s still plenty you can grow in your own backyard garden. Join our conversation with local experts about what’s ideal to grow in Southwest Florida’s subtropical summers, what’s not, and other tips for gardeners looking to maximize their summer harvest.

Guests:

Millisa Bell, The Unruly Gardener, organic gardener, permaculturist, and beekeeper

Santiago De Choch, owner of Green Coaches and Manger for the Lee County Alliance for the Arts GreenMarket