KiZa-Kirk

Florida gardeners, don’t let your tomato’s, peppers or eggplant have contact with our native soil. Root knot nematodes will reduce your production as much as 50% #organicgardening #zone9b #floridagardening #tampa #heirloomtomatoes

A very often overlooked part of organic gardening is the water. City water kills your beneficial bacteria which are SUPER important to getting your best yields. #GardenTips #tampa #organicgardening #floridagardening #zone9b

Sucking bugs like whiteflies don't just eat your plants—they infect them! 😱🍃When these pests open up the vascular system of your plant, they leave behind bacteria and fungus. As they fly around, they spread diseases across your entire garden. It's a compounding side effect.

Ever wondered about how many tomatoes or how many pounds of tomatoes 1 plant can produce? Steve gives a great explanation. #organicgardening #floridagardening #tampa #heirloomtomatoes #zone9b

Ladybugs are garden heroes, but they aren't a magic cure! 🐞✨
If you already have a massive bug infestation, there aren't enough ladybugs in the world to knock it all the way back. The secret is having them established in your garden BEFORE the pests take over.

The most common garden pest? The Aphid. 🐜🍐
They look like tiny pear-shaped blobs (green, yellow, or even pink!) and they multiply FAST.
Where to find them:
✅ Undersides of leaves
✅ NEW growth (it's tender and easy to suck nutrients from!)
Check your plants often!

Wait! Don't spray your new garden helpers! 🐞🛑
Did you buy ladybugs or lacewings? That's great! But you MUST stop using insecticides now.
Even organic sprays (soap, neem) kill on contact and don't know the difference between a pest and a friend. 🚫
#organicgardening #gardenpests #ladybugs #gardentips

When using organic sprays, you CAN'T just mist the tops of the leaves! 🌿🚫
Most pests hide on the UNDERSIDES. 🐛
Since organic sprays work on contact, you need full coverage to actually kill them:
Don't miss a spot!
#gardeningtips #organicgardening #pestcontrol #gardenhacks #plantcare

Your Weekly Garden Prevention Routine 📝🌿
1️⃣ Inspect plants (leaves, stems, soil)
2️⃣ Remove diseased parts (Do NOT compost!) 🗑️
3️⃣ Sanitize pruners ✂️
4️⃣ Apply Neem Oil or Compost Tea 🛡️
Catch it early, save the harvest!
#gardeningtips #planthealth #organicgardening #gardenmaintenance #growfood

Is gray fuzz attacking your plants? 🌧️🍄
That’s Gray Mold (Botrytis). It loves COOL & WET conditions.
To stop it:
1️⃣ Increase AIRFLOW (prune!) ✂️
2️⃣ Stop overhead watering 💧
3️⃣ Remove infected parts immediately 🗑️
Save your harvest! 🍓
#gardeningtips #plantdisease #botrytis #organicgardening #gardenhelp

How often should you fertilize? 🌱
For beginners, a good rule of thumb is ONCE A WEEK. It prevents you from falling behind and ensures your plants get steady nutrients for consistent growth.
Is it a lot? Maybe. Does it work? Absolutely. 🌿
#gardeningtips #fertilizer #growyourown #plantcare #gardenhelp

Listen to the newest episodes of “The Gardeners Companion” podcast, it will teach you something no matter where you are on your gardening journey. #gardening #podcast #organicgardening

Save this recipe for a rainy day (literally) 🌧️🍄
If you are battling fungus or bacteria in the garden, this simple DIY spray is a classic fix:
1️⃣ 1 Tbsp Baking Soda
2️⃣ 1 Tbsp Dish Soap (Unscented/Original)
3️⃣ 1 Quart Water
🎧 More tips on The Gardener’s Companion Podcast

We had a customer come into the garden center with plants that looked absolutely terrible—drooping, yellowing, and falling over. She thought she was doing everything right, but the culprit was actually too much love (and too much compost).
#rootrot #gardeningtips #soilhealth #plantproblems

The number one reason your first garden season might fail? Underfeeding. 📉 Most people think sun + water is enough, but if you want production, it’s a transaction. You have to put nutrients in to get food out. Don't treat your soil like dirt! 🌻🧪 #Gardening #PlantCare

Don’t panicking if your ginger or turmeric look dead in the winter. Some plants die back to survive the cold. Listen to the full discussion on this weeks episode of “The Gardeners Companion Podcast” #podcast #organicgardening #floridagardening #gardentips #growyourownfood

Stop panicking when your leaves turn brown! 🍂 In this clip, we break down the scientific concept of Senescence.
#gardeningtips #plantscience #organicgardening #senescence #floridagardening

Fertilize your plants regularly especially if you are growing organically! #gardening #organicgardening #gardentips #podcast

It’s tomato time again and we here at Graces Garden Center pride ourselves in providing some of the most unique and tasty heirloom tomatoes to our gardening customers. Come by 8739 Temple Terrace Hwy. Tampa Fl, 33637 #organicgardening #heirloomtomatoes #shopsmall #shoplocal #growyourownfood

Just finished a "turnkey" garden delivery. 🚛🌿
The client sent us the pots, and we filled them with a complete chef's garden (fruit trees, herbs, veggies) before delivering them.
#Gardening #ContainerGarden #GrowYourOwn #PlantDelivery #Horticulture

Our efforts to save our tomatoes from the cold

Sunflowers are great trap plants! #gardening #organicgardening #sunflowers #trapplants

Trap plants discussion on our new episode of “The Gardeners Companion” podcast

KiZa produce my new business was able to provide our friend Nick Ewing with microgreens sunflowers and tomatoes for an event at Armature works this week. It is always awesome to be a small part of some big things! #tampa #armatureworks #microgreens #organic

Garden tips! Put your plants in the best environment for their situation. #organic #organicgardening #gardeningadvice #gradeningtips

Garden tips! Use Old School Organic inputs! This feeds the soil and helps create a very strong plant. #garden #gardentips #organic #organicgardening