I am a new transplant (just a couple months) from the New York tri-state area, re-potting myself down here in the Stuart, Fl - Southeast FL for those who are unfamiliar- and I'm feeling kinda like a total newbie when it comes to the plants around here! It's weird!!

I am an experienced gardener - in New York City, that is. I'm used to clay soil, freezing temperatures, perennials that are annuals in that climate, and the overall joy it is to have a garden to play in.

It's odd for me to look at trees in the landscape and not know what they are..! The family, root type, fruits, flowers, the whole nine yards..! Now all I see are PALM TREES!! Everywhere!!

It's taken me a little bit to figure out that all those lovely herbs I grew in pots back in NY? I can actually grow here... in the GROUND!! That makes me very, very happy!!!

Anyway! I hope you bear with me and my silly questions that are soon to come and accept any help I can offer in the spirit in which it is given.

Many thanks in advance!!

Darrie

Glad you got here.

Thanks Alice!!

To Florida. There are lots of palms in Stuart. Best wishes to you in your new gardening experience.

I seeeee that!!! Thanks for the Welcome Sherri! I hope to both be useful and annoying at the same time!!

I like that!! from the Florida panhandle...what's left of it post Michael

HI @Darrieb. I'm late to the party here but still wish you a hearty I grew up in Jupiter & moved to the northern part of the state from Hobe Sound.
One day you ought to go have lunch or dinner in Pt. Salerno @
https://www.piratescoveresort....
Menu:
https://www.piratescoveresort....

And on the inlet in Jupiter -- you can take the boat & tie up to the dock there if you like:
https://www.jettysjupiter.com

Now this next is in Tequesta but I will guarantee you will never, ever be disappointed with the food. Exceptional! The others have view & atmosphere right on the water but for the best food you ever put in your mouth:
https://www.gallerygrille.com/...

The Italian Beef is spectacular!

They don't do dinner.

darrieb, you can be as annoying as you wish here.