Jenes Tropicals
Jenes Tropicals
Playlist by Jenes Tropicals"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 f…90 clip(s) in playlist
JENE'S TROPICALS - AROID YOU GLAD YOU LISTENED?
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 th…
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JENE'S TROPICALS - SWEET TALK: THE SUGAR APPLE EPISODE
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…
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JENE'S TROPICALS - DIG THIS: TIME TO REALLY GET DOWN TO EARTH
🌱 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…
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JENE'S TROPICALS - GERT READY TO VEG OUT!
Lettuce turnip the beet, Florida—fall gardening season is almost here, and it’s kind of a big dill. For the next 9 months, you can squash your gardening doubts and kale it in the veggie patch. Whether you’re corny for corn, pumped for pumpkins, or just want to pepper your garden with flavor, Jene’s…
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JENE'S TROPICALS - FERN UP THE HEAT
It’s August in Florida—which means it’s hot enough to melt your flip-flops and steam your glasses just by stepping outside. But guess what? That’s prime time to level up your landscape and grow some seriously sassy tropical plants! 🌴🔥 In this episode of Jene’s Tropicals, we’re spilling the (pott…
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JENE'S TROPICALS -SUMMER PLANTING TIPS: CREATE YOUR OWN PARADISE
In this helpful episode of Jene’s Tropicals, host Jene shares practical advice for planting and caring for tropical plants during Florida’s hot, humid summer months. Learn which flowering plants thrive right now — including bougainvillea, hibiscus (like Hula Girl and Fiesta), Tibouchina, King’s Man…
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JENE'S TROPICALS - SPICE, SPICE BABY!
When you think of Florida gardening, you probably picture palms, oranges, and maybe that one neighbor who tries to grow pineapples in a kiddie pool. But surprise! Florida is also a hotspot for growing some of the world’s tastiest culinary spices. On today’s zesty episode of Jene’s Tropicals, Jene s…
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JENE'S TROPICALS - MANGO MADNESS: JUICY SECRETS FROM THE TROPICS
It’s that magical time of year in Florida when mangos are dropping like sunshine-scented confetti from the sky—and Jene is here to catch ‘em all! 🍋🥭 In this episode of fruity fun, Jene peels back the layers on the mighty mango: the do’s, the don’ts, the health perks, and why your neighbor’s mang…
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JENE'S TROPICALS - ATTACK OF THE DRAGON EYES: LYCHEE & LONGAN UNLEASHED
Buckle up, fruit freaks—this week, Jene goes full tropi-crazy with two mysterious, magical, and mildly suspicious fruits: the Lychee Nut and the Longan, aka the Dragon Eye Tree (yes, it’s watching you... and it’s delicious). As Florida turns into one big mango smoothie this July, Jene gears up for…
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JENE'S TROPICALS - GROW WHAT GRANDMA GREW - BUT IN FLORIDA!
Tampa Bay isn’t just a hotspot for sunshine and snowbirds—it’s a fruit lover’s paradise! Thanks to our glorious subtropic weather, you can grow goodies from just about anywhere in the world… right in your backyard. In this episode, Jene dives into the juicy world of subtropical fruit trees and plan…
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