The Edible Landscape | Sarah's Garden Photos
Bananas
September 05, 2008I have a few varieties of banana, but so far the dwarf Cavendish has been the standout. I planted the tuber in February 2007 and exactly one year later the flower began to form. At the time of posting these photos the fruit is still ripening. My plant is only about 7 feet tall and the leaves are large and sturdy.
Citrus
September 05, 2008This is Merritt Island. Of course I grow citrus. I will add more photos as we go along.
Cherry
I started Surinam and Barbados cherries from seed last spring, thinking I might use them for a hedge. They were easy to start and are currently growing quite well. The Grumichama Cherries were purchased in 3 gal containers this year. While they are too young to fruit, I absolutely love the beautiful new growth. This gives them value as ornamentals, as well as edibles.
Figs
The two varieties I currently grow are dwarf black fig and green Italian honey fig. Personally I prefer the flavor of the black fig, just as well since I’ve started so many new plants from suckers. The dwarf fig can be grown in large containers and is trouble free.
Grapes
September 05, 2008I wanted a couple of grapevines to plant at the entrance to my Bible garden. Muscatine grapes seemed the obvious choice for Florida. Planted last spring, this year they have plenty of fruit
Mango
This is my first year growing mango. The plant is still small, but I am letting one fruit develop.
Mulberry
My mother and cousin thought I was nuts for growing mulberries, both being familiar with the big mulberry trees that can take over a yard if given half a chance. I’m growing a dwarf weeping mulberry. The plant is easily contained in a large planter and produces fruit that tastes like blackberries. I love this one so much, I am already rooting cuttings.
Papaya
September 05, 2008These are some papaya I started from seed last spring, 2007. They do grow fast
Passion Fruit
Passion vine is easy to grow, worthwhile, even if you aren’t interested in the fruit.
The sweetly fragrant flowers are a delight, the vine plays host to several gorgeous butterflies. Don’t worry when their caterpillars eat some leaves. With very little effort the vine grows quickly enough that even hungry caterpillars won’t make much difference.
Pineapple
September 05, 2008Last year, late January 2007, my mother and sisters came to visit to celebrate Mama's 80th birthday. They were having a lot of snow out in Santa Fe, so I planned a party with a tropical theme. As part of that, I bought a couple of pineapples. Once the store-bought pineapples were eaten I rooted the tops. Exactly one year later one of them flowered. The fruit was ready to pick and enjoy on July 4th, and may I add, absolutely delicious! I am currently rooting the top from that pineapple.
Pomgrantes
I started growing dwarf pomegranate last spring and quickly fell in love with this beauty. The dwarf, nana, is easily grown in containers and produces lovely red flowers and fruit. Pomegranate is deciduous, meaning it will lose it leaves in winter. I think this is another good reason to grow in containers. You can give the planters a more conspicuous location during spring and summer, and then move back out of the way once they go dormant.
Sweet Potatoes
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