Plant Doctor: More advice about plants damaged by recent freeze Most so-called cardboard palms look pretty sad because of the recent freeze. Now is a good time to prune them in preparation for spring growth. (Courtesy of Tom MacCubbin) By Tom MacCubbin PU... See more
March in the Garden for Central Florida Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares his monthly gardening to-do list for the region By Tom MacCubbin PUBLISHED: February 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM EST Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Almanac Average temperatu... See more
Plant Doctor: Blessing of recent winter freeze is fewer peach tree pests Insects that lay eggs in the fruits of peach trees are going to get a late start due to the recent freeze. As a result, early ripening peaches may be insect free. (Courtesy of Tom Ma... See more
Plant Doctor: Now is the right time for major pruning of roses Pruning roses in February should pay off with lots of spring blooms later. All types, except climbing varieties, can be pruned to remove long canes, dead or declining portions and twiggy growt... See more
Plant Doctor: Some plants will recover from recent freeze, start seeds for new ones now Start seeds for zinnia and other warm season bedding plants now to have transplants in about six to eight weeks. (Courtesy of Tom MacCubbin) By Tom MacCubbin PUBLISHED... See more
