Tired of watching your tropical dreams wither faster than a tourist’s sunscreen? Welcome to Leaf It to Jene, the only podcast where paradise gets planted… and then gently roasted with puns.

Host Jene of Jene’s Tropicals (St. Pete’s greenest pit-stop on the way to Treasure Island Beach) is here to help you get your green thumb back for good—no musical-chairs transplanting required. She’ll spill the dirt on salt-tolerant stunners like the brilliant-red Jatropha, sandpaper-leaf Geiger trees, weeping hibiscus that hang like graceful drama queens, golden-shower Cassias that rain yellow happiness, and the show-stopping Royal Poinciana (a.k.a. the tree that basically grows overnight and makes Texans weak in the knees).

Expect practical tips (best time to plant? Yesterday. Second-best time? Right after you finish listening), pest drama (looking at you, cottony-cushion scale), and enough flower-power to make your landscape pop year-round. Whether you’ve got a sprawling yard or a pot on the patio, Jene’s got a tree that’ll branch out just for you.

Tune in every Saturday and remember: trees are permanent fixtures… so choose wisely, plant promptly, and never leaf your paradise to chance. Find her at tropicalfruit.com or roll up to 6831 Central Avenue—she’ll even babysit your new leafy friends while you hit the beach.

Tired of watching your tropical dreams wither faster than a tourist&rsquo;s sunscreen? Welcome to Leaf It to Jene, the only podcast where paradise gets planted&hellip; and then gently roasted with puns.
Host Jene of Jene&rsquo;s Tropicals (St. Pete&rsquo;s greenest pit-stop on the way to Treasure Island Beach) is here to help you get your green thumb back for good&mdash;no musical-chairs transplanting required. She&rsquo;ll spill the dirt on salt-tolerant stunners like the brilliant-red Jatropha, sandpaper-leaf Geiger trees, weeping hibiscus that hang like graceful drama queens, golden-shower Cassias that rain yellow happiness, and the show-stopping Royal Poinciana (a.k.a. the tree that basically grows overnight and makes Texans weak in the knees).
Expect practical tips (best time to plant? Yesterday. Second-best time? Right after you finish listening), pest drama (looking at you, cottony-cushion scale), and enough flower-power to make your landscape pop year-round. Whether you&rsquo;ve got a sprawling yard or a pot on the patio, Jene&rsquo;s got a tree that&rsquo;ll branch out just for you.
Tune in every Saturday and remember: trees are permanent fixtures&hellip; so choose wisely, plant promptly, and never leaf your paradise to chance. Find her at tropicalfruit.com or roll up to 6831 Central Avenue&mdash;she&rsquo;ll even babysit your new leafy friends while you hit the beach.

JENE'S TROPICALS - TREE-MENDOUS TROPICALS & ROOTIN' FOR PARADISE

🍂 It’s the end of October in Florida — the air’s kinda crisp, the leaves are kinda turning, and your garden’s definitely judging you. Have you finished your fall pruning yet? Better leaf no branch untrimmed, because time is running out faster than a squirrel in a pecan grove!

This week, Jene digs deep (pun absolutely intended) into all things shrub-tacular — from planting and pruning to the fertilizer fiascos you’ll want to avoid. Learn the root of good landscape care and avoid the mulch-itude of mistakes that can trip up even seasoned gardeners.

🌴 Need a little extra “plantspiration”? Stop by Jene’s Tropicals, 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, or visit tropicalfruit.com — your one-stop spot for blooming success all year long.

Got a question or topic that’s bugging you? Email jenetropical@gmail.com — we’d love to hear from you and might even make your query the pick of the crop next episode! 🌺

🍂 It&rsquo;s the&nbsp;end of October in Florida &mdash; the air&rsquo;s kinda crisp, the leaves are kinda turning, and your garden&rsquo;s definitely judging you. Have you finished your fall pruning yet? Better leaf no branch untrimmed, because time is running out faster than a squirrel in a pecan grove!
This week, Jene digs deep (pun absolutely intended) into all things shrub-tacular &mdash; from planting and pruning to the fertilizer fiascos you&rsquo;ll want to avoid. Learn the root of good landscape care and avoid the mulch-itude of mistakes that can trip up even seasoned gardeners.
🌴 Need a little extra &ldquo;plantspiration&rdquo;? Stop by&nbsp;Jene&rsquo;s Tropicals, 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, or visit tropicalfruit.com &mdash; your one-stop spot for blooming success all year long.
Got a question or topic that&rsquo;s bugging you? Email <a data-start="982" data-end="1004">jenetropical@gmail.com</a> &mdash; we&rsquo;d love to hear from you and might even make your query the pick of the crop next episode! 🌺

JENE'S TROPICALS -  SHRUB HUBBUB & FERTILIZER FOLLIES 

It’s that magical time of year when Florida stops sweating (just a little) and starts shedding—humidity, pests, and overgrown chaos. 🍂 In this episode of Dryer Days & Dirtier Deeds, Jene from Jene’s Tropicals digs deep into how to prep your garden for the cooler, dryer October weather. From battling spidermites (the original web developers 🕷️) to fertilizing smarter, not harder, we’re covering all the mulch-necessary info.

Learn how to keep your tropicals happy, your soil sassy, and your plants unbothered as the seasons shift. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just here for the punshine, this episode will leave you rooted in knowledge.

🌿 Stop by Jene’s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Pete, or visit us online at tropicalfruit.com for everything you need to leaf summer behind.

Got a burning plant question or a topic you’d fernly love us to cover? Email us at jenetropical@gmail.com. Let’s grow through it together!

It&rsquo;s that magical time of year when Florida stops sweating (just a little) and starts shedding&mdash;humidity, pests, and overgrown chaos. 🍂 In this episode of Dryer Days &amp; Dirtier Deeds, Jene from Jene&rsquo;s Tropicals digs deep into how to prep your garden for the cooler, dryer October weather. From battling spidermites (the original web developers 🕷️) to fertilizing smarter, not harder, we&rsquo;re covering all the mulch-necessary info.
Learn how to keep your tropicals happy, your soil sassy, and your plants unbothered as the seasons shift. Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned green thumb or just here for the punshine, this episode will leave you rooted in knowledge.
🌿 Stop by Jene&rsquo;s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Pete, or visit us online at <a data-start="1033" data-end="1079">tropicalfruit.com</a> for everything you need to leaf summer behind.
Got a burning plant question or a topic you&rsquo;d fernly love us to cover? Email us at <a data-start="1213" data-end="1235">jenetropical@gmail.com</a>. Let&rsquo;s grow through it together!

JENE'S TROPICALS - DRYER DAYS & DIRTIER DEEDS: FALL-ING FOR FLORIDA GARDENING

At some point in your botanical journey, you're gonna get bugged—literally. In this spook-tacular October episode, Jene dives antenna-first into the frightful world of the Pink Hibiscus Mealybug, Florida’s fluffiest little plant vampire. These cotton candy-colored creepers may look sweet, but don’t be fooled—they’re on a sticky mission to sap the life out of your tropical treasures.

Jene’s got the dirt on how to stop these sap-suckers dead in their tiny tracks, without losing your hibiscus (or your sanity). Learn how to spot the signs, fight the fuzz, and prevent a full-on mealybug invasion before your garden turns into a ghost town.

🌺 Stop by Jene’s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, or sprout your browser over to tropicalfruit.com for all your spring plant needs—because nothing says "new growth" like a mealybug-free mango tree!

Got a pest-y question or a plant topic that’s bugging you? Email us at jenetropical@gmail.com—we’d love to chew the leaf with you and may your hibiscus stay mealybug-free! 🌿

At some point in your botanical journey, you're gonna get bugged&mdash;literally. In this spook-tacular October episode, Jene dives antenna-first into the frightful world of the Pink Hibiscus Mealybug, Florida&rsquo;s fluffiest little plant vampire. These cotton candy-colored creepers may look sweet, but don&rsquo;t be fooled&mdash;they&rsquo;re on a sticky mission to sap the life out of your tropical treasures.
Jene&rsquo;s got the dirt on how to stop these sap-suckers dead in their tiny tracks, without losing your hibiscus (or your sanity). Learn how to spot the signs, fight the fuzz, and prevent a full-on mealybug invasion before your garden turns into a ghost town.
🌺 Stop by Jene&rsquo;s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, or sprout your browser over to <a data-start="1005" data-end="1050">tropicalfruit.com</a> for all your spring plant needs&mdash;because nothing says "new growth" like a mealybug-free mango tree!
Got a pest-y question or a plant topic that&rsquo;s bugging you? Email us at <a data-start="1228" data-end="1250">jenetropical@gmail.com</a>&mdash;we&rsquo;d love to chew the leaf with you and may your hibiscus stay mealybug-free! 🌿

JENE'S TROPICALS - MEALYBUGGED: THE PEST WITH THE PINK SLIP!

🌸 Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow? No, we're not talking time travel—we're talking Brunfelsia americana! This week, Jene’s going full bloom as we dig into this fragrant favorite that keeps the flowers coming, even when the temps drop. It’s cold-hardy, low-maintenance, and blooming with personality—just like Jene!

🍑 Plus, we loquat some pollinators you need in your life. Jene spills the nectar on this sweet, bee-attracting fruit tree that’ll have your backyard buzzing (literally). If you're looking for tough plants with a soft spot for cooler weather, this episode is your ground cover.

🎙️ So grab your gardening gloves and your best soil puns, and join us as we root around in the world of cold-tolerant tropicals.

Stop by Jene’s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL or visit us online at tropicalfruit.com for all your cooler weather plant needs.

Got a burning plant question or a topic you want us to dig into? Email jenetropical@gmail.com—we’re all ears (of corn).

🌸 Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow? No, we're not talking time travel&mdash;we're talking Brunfelsia americana! This week, Jene&rsquo;s going full bloom as we dig into this fragrant favorite that keeps the flowers coming, even when the temps drop. It&rsquo;s cold-hardy, low-maintenance, and blooming with personality&mdash;just like Jene!
🍑 Plus, we loquat some pollinators you need in your life. Jene spills the nectar on this sweet, bee-attracting fruit tree that&rsquo;ll have your backyard buzzing (literally). If you're looking for tough plants with a soft spot for cooler weather, this episode is your ground cover.
🎙️ So grab your gardening gloves and your best soil puns, and join us as we root around in the world of cold-tolerant tropicals.
Stop by Jene&rsquo;s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL or visit us online at <a data-start="1200" data-end="1245">tropicalfruit.com</a> for all your cooler weather plant needs.
Got a burning plant question or a topic you want us to dig into? Email <a data-start="1357" data-end="1379">jenetropical@gmail.com</a>&mdash;we&rsquo;re all ears (of corn).

JENE'S TROPICALS - COLD TOLERANT BEAUTIES & SWEET SUPRISES

From 300 BC to your morning smoothie, bananas have been the top banana for birds, monkeys, and humans alike. In this a-peeling episode, Jene climbs the banana tree of history to uncover how over 500 species of this fruity superstar have swung their way across continents, cultures, and compost piles.

Whether you're a backyard grower in Florida or just really into potassium, you’ll go bananas for the juicy details—like why bananas aren't trees (surprise!), how they grow like weeds (but tastier), and which varieties are worth planting when spring swings around.

Slip on in and visit Jene’s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL or visit us online at tropicalfruit.com to start your own banana empire.

Got a fruity question or a tropical topic you’d love to hear more about? Drop us a line at jenetropical@gmail.com—we’d love to hear from you!

From 300 BC to your morning smoothie, bananas have been the top banana for birds, monkeys, and humans alike. In this a-peeling episode, Jene climbs the banana tree of history to uncover how over 500 species of this fruity superstar have swung their way across continents, cultures, and compost piles.
Whether you're a backyard grower in Florida or just really into potassium, you&rsquo;ll go bananas for the juicy details&mdash;like why bananas aren't trees (surprise!), how they grow like weeds (but tastier), and which varieties are worth planting when spring swings around.
Slip on in and visit Jene&rsquo;s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL or visit us online at <a data-start="912" data-end="957">tropicalfruit.com</a> to start your own banana empire.
Got a fruity question or a tropical topic you&rsquo;d love to hear more about? Drop us a line at <a data-start="1087" data-end="1109">jenetropical@gmail.com</a>&mdash;we&rsquo;d love to hear from you!

JENE'S TROPICALS - GO BANANAS: A PEEL THROUGH TIME

They say beauty is pain—but in the case of bougainvillea, it's mostly just beauty (with a tiny prickly side). In this blooming episode, we're getting thorny... but in the most fabulous, floral way. 🌸🌵

Discover why the bougainvillea is vine and dandy for your landscape, how it thrives on tough love, and why it might just be the budding star of your spring garden. From ground cover to wall-crawlers, this plant does it all—and looks bougain-brilliant doing it.

Don't let those thorns throw shade—bougainvilleas are the low-maintenance, high-impact drama queens your garden deserves.

🌴 Want to grow your own slice of paradise? Visit us at Jene’s Tropicals, 6831 Central Ave., St. Pete, FL—or click your way to the tropics at tropicalfruit.com.

Got a thorny garden question? A topic idea? A pun that just has to be shared? Email us at jenetropical@gmail.com—we're all ears (and leaves).

They say beauty is pain&mdash;but in the case of bougainvillea, it's mostly just beauty (with a tiny prickly side). In this blooming episode, we're getting thorny... but in the most fabulous, floral way. 🌸🌵
Discover why the bougainvillea is vine and dandy for your landscape, how it thrives on tough love, and why it might just be the budding star of your spring garden. From ground cover to wall-crawlers, this plant does it all&mdash;and looks bougain-brilliant doing it.
Don't let those thorns throw shade&mdash;bougainvilleas are the low-maintenance, high-impact drama queens your garden deserves.
🌴 Want to grow your own slice of paradise? Visit us at Jene&rsquo;s Tropicals, 6831 Central Ave., St. Pete, FL&mdash;or click your way to the tropics at <a data-start="1111" data-end="1156">tropicalfruit.com</a>.
Got a thorny garden question? A topic idea? A pun that just has to be shared? Email us at <a data-start="1255" data-end="1277">jenetropical@gmail.com</a>&mdash;we're all ears (and leaves).

JENE'S TROPICALS - YOU SAY BOUGAINVILLEA, WE SAY BOUGAIN-WOW!

Do you leaf a little extra room in your plant collection for some serious root awakening? 🪴 Well, it's time to branch out and grow your knowledge about the wonderful world of aroids! From the show-stopping Alocasia (aka elephant ears 🐘) to the ever-charming Chinese Evergreen 🌿, Jene’s got all the dirt on these leafy legends.

Join us on this leafy adventure as Jene unravels the quirks, the beauty, and the secret lives of these exotic specimens that’ll leaf you with a newfound appreciation for your tropical friends. Spoiler alert: puns may leaf you rolling your eyes... but they’ll also make you smile. 😏

Stop by Jene’s Tropicals in St. Petersburg, FL (6831 Central Ave) for all your plant needs or shop online at tropicalfruit.com—because it’s always the season for plants! 🌸

Got a burning question or an idea for a show topic? Plant your thoughts in an email to jenetropical@gmail.com—Jene would love to hear from you!

It's gonna be roots of fun!

Do you leaf a little extra room in your plant collection for some serious root awakening? 🪴 Well, it's time to branch out and grow your knowledge about the wonderful world of aroids! From the show-stopping Alocasia (aka elephant ears 🐘) to the ever-charming Chinese Evergreen 🌿, Jene&rsquo;s got all the dirt on these leafy legends.
Join us on this leafy adventure as Jene unravels the quirks, the beauty, and the secret lives of these exotic specimens that&rsquo;ll leaf you with a newfound appreciation for your tropical friends. Spoiler alert: puns may leaf you rolling your eyes... but they&rsquo;ll also make you smile. 😏
Stop by Jene&rsquo;s Tropicals in St. Petersburg, FL (6831 Central Ave) for all your plant needs or shop online at tropicalfruit.com&mdash;because it&rsquo;s always the season for plants! 🌸
Got a burning question or an idea for a show topic? Plant your thoughts in an email to <a data-start="957" data-end="979">jenetropical@gmail.com</a>&mdash;Jene would love to hear from you!
It's gonna be roots of fun!

JENE'S TROPICALS - AROID YOU GLAD YOU LISTENED?

Are you ready to squamosa-ly fall in love with one of nature’s sweetest treats? In this episode, we’re dishing out the inside scoop on the Annona squamosa—better known as the sugar apple. From its cousin, the atemoya, to a whole bunch of fruitful facts, you’ll learn why this tropical delight is the apple of everyone’s eye (and taste buds). 🍎💚

Whether you’re looking to branch out into new fruits, grow your own sugar rush, or just want to leaf with more knowledge than you came with, this podcast is ripe for you.

Stop by Jene’s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, or visit us online at tropicalfruit.com for all your spring plant needs.

Got a question or topic you’d like covered on the show? Email us at jenetropical@gmail.com—we’d love to hear fruit from you! 🍏😂

Are you ready to squamosa-ly fall in love with one of nature&rsquo;s sweetest treats? In this episode, we&rsquo;re dishing out the inside scoop on the Annona squamosa&mdash;better known as the sugar apple. From its cousin, the atemoya, to a whole bunch of fruitful facts, you&rsquo;ll learn why this tropical delight is the apple of everyone&rsquo;s eye (and taste buds). 🍎💚
Whether you&rsquo;re looking to branch out into new fruits, grow your own sugar rush, or just want to leaf with more knowledge than you came with, this podcast is ripe for you.
Stop by Jene&rsquo;s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, or visit us online at tropicalfruit.com for all your spring plant needs.
Got a question or topic you&rsquo;d like covered on the show? Email us at <a data-start="876" data-end="898">jenetropical@gmail.com</a>&mdash;we&rsquo;d love to hear fruit from you! 🍏😂

JENE'S TROPICALS - SWEET TALK: THE SUGAR APPLE EPISODE

🌱 We’re talking soil structure: the underground hero that holds your garden together. Sure, it might look like “just dirt,” but when it comes to growing happy, healthy plants, soil is the root of all success. We’ll dig into the gritty challenges (compaction, drainage, nutrients—oh my!) and unearth some simple ways to make working with your soil a whole lot easier. From turning rock-hard ground into soft garden gold, to giving your plants the bed they truly deserve, this episode will have you feeling grounded in garden knowledge.

Stop by Jene’s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, or visit us online at tropicalfruit.com for all your fall plant needs. 🌴

Got a question or topic you’d like covered on the show? Email us at jenetropical@gmail.com—we’d love to hear what’s on your mind (or in your soil)!

🌱 We&rsquo;re talking soil structure: the underground hero that holds your garden together. Sure, it might look like &ldquo;just dirt,&rdquo; but when it comes to growing happy, healthy plants, soil is the root of all success. We&rsquo;ll dig into the gritty challenges (compaction, drainage, nutrients&mdash;oh my!) and unearth some simple ways to make working with your soil a whole lot easier. From turning rock-hard ground into soft garden gold, to giving your plants the bed they truly deserve, this episode will have you feeling&nbsp;grounded in garden knowledge.
Stop by Jene&rsquo;s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, or visit us online at tropicalfruit.com for all your fall plant needs. 🌴
Got a question or topic you&rsquo;d like covered on the show? Email us at <a data-start="898" data-end="920">jenetropical@gmail.com</a>&mdash;we&rsquo;d love to hear what&rsquo;s on your mind (or in your soil)!

JENE'S TROPICALS - DIG THIS: TIME TO REALLY GET DOWN TO EARTH

"And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food" ~ Genesis 2:9

     Founded in 1987, Jene's Tropical's specializes in Citrus and Tropical fruit trees, along with a wide array of products to suit any of your gardening needs. As a family owned business, we offer a special shopping experience and knowledge that goes back over four decades. We can help you transform your mundane property into a personal paradise through expert advice as well as professional landscaping and installation. Whether you're looking for Bonsai or Banana Trees or Palm trees, we can help you out. 

 For more information on our other offers, contact us or visit us personally on 6831 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg

"And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food"&nbsp;~&nbsp;Genesis 2:9
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Founded in 1987, Jene's Tropical's specializes in Citrus and Tropical fruit trees, along with a wide array of products to suit any of your gardening needs. As a family owned business, we offer a special shopping experience and knowledge that goes back over four decades. We can help you transform your mundane property into a personal paradise through expert advice as well as professional landscaping and installation. Whether you're looking for Bonsai or Banana Trees or Palm trees, we can help you out.&nbsp;
&nbsp;For&nbsp;more information on our other offers, <a href="http://www.tropicalfruit.com/Contact_ep_5.html">contact us</a> or visit us personally on 6831 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg

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