Jensen Beach Garden Club
Since 1950
Gardening in January
January Gardening in South Florida
Welcome 2022, with the new year comes new year’s resolutions. One of my goals this year is to support our local farmers by eating more seasonally grown edibles. To do this I will shop at farmers markets and grocery stores that specialize in locally grown produce. For a list of produce currently in season there is a web tool called Florida Fresh Now at https://floridafresh.ifas.ufl.edu/ You can enter your zip code for a list of produce in our area.
Things You Can Do This Month
This is a good time to plant shrubs, water new plantings frequently to get plants off to a good start. Prune non-spring flowering shrubs and trees to improve form. Celebrate Florida Arbor Day the third Friday in January by planting a tree (with AMC approval of course). Bring sensitive plants like orchids inside if a freeze or frost is predicted.
Plant Spotlight
A dwarf ginger one to two feet in height at maturity with bright orange cones of blooms. This plant can make an excellent houseplant because it tolerates moderate temperatures in the 60s or 70s. It generally blooms twice a year with blooms lasting about two weeks. Although it enjoys some sun too much can be harmful. It can be grown in bright indirect light. This plant is not bothered by most bugs maybe because of its gingery scent. This ginger is easy to divide and share with friends.
Submitted by: Gail Rounds, Club Member, Gardening Consultant and Master Gardener
