Video Resources
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Cooking with Florida Native Plants: Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of Cooking with Florida Native Plants! During this series, we will be looking at Florida’s native species and showing you how you can incorporate them into your home cooking! There are many different benefits of native plants, and one of them is their culinary value! You’ll learn about the plants from Hilary out in the garden then head into the kitchen where Davis will go through the recipe. Leave us a comment with your favorite edible native plant below!
*DISCLAIMER* DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COOK WITH ATAMASCO RAIN LILIES. We simply used the plant as a representation of the Meadow Garlic foliage, as they are dormant this time of year. Atamasco Rain Lilies are toxic and should not be ingested.
RECIPE:
Ingredients:
-8oz Cream Cheese
-5-6 Bird Pepper (Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum), chopped (about 1 tsp)
-5-6 Dotted Horsemint (Monarda punctata) leaves, chopped (about 1 tbsp)
-10-12 Meadow Garlic (Allium canadense) bulbs, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
-1 tbsp olive oil
-1 tbsp butter
-Salt and pepper to taste
Prepare (chop) all ingredients. Add meadow garlic to pan with butter and oil over medium-medium high heat. Cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes and remove from heat. Combine all ingredients, mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Cooking with Florida Native Plants: Series Teaser
We are excited to announce the new series on our YouTube Channel: Cooking with Florida Native Plants! Join Davis and Hilary as they explore the world of Florida's native edibles and their culinary uses. Series premiere August 30th!
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How to Plant a Plant: Installation Guide!
One of the most important techniques in landscaping is knowing how to properly install a plant. It may seem simple enough to dig a hole in the ground and stick a plant in it, but there is more to it than that. In this short video, we will look over proper planting technique so that each of your plants get installed properly so that they don't just survive, they thrive!
*IMPORTANT MULCH TIP* DO NOT spread your mulch up to the base of the plant; this retains moisture around the roots and will cause issues during establishment. Keep the mulch light on the root ball, and thicker on the surrounding areas.
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Regenerated Sabal Palm- Landscape Installation
Today we are joined by Zack Pitchford, owner of Pitchford Design and Landscape, as he walks us through the planting of these large regenerated Sabal palms. Regenerated palms have a higher rate of successful establishment and are the go to choice for us here at Wilcox. These palms make a wonderful addition to the landscape as they add incredible wildlife value and utility.
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Ask Wilcox: What's your FAVORITE Native Plant for Spring?
Now that spring has sprung, many of our native plants are full of blooms and showy as ever; but what do the employees of Wilcox think? Join Davis as we ask the wonderful, hardworking staff of the nursery what their favorite springtime native plants are!
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Landscape Tour: Native Landscape in Historic Driftwood!
The Driftwood neighborhood in St. Petersburg has long been known for its beautiful canopy trees like Pines and Oaks. However, it also wrestles with a host of invasive species, which can pose many problems for the average homeowner and their landscape. This project in particular involved a lot of invasive removal, but included a planting of incredible diversity across the entire property. From coastal zones close to the bayou to more inland gardens around the foundation, this yard is a prime example of the diversity that a native yard can achieve.
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Dive into Natives: Ground covers
Welcome to the first episode of Dive into Natives! During this series we will be taking an in-depth look a diversity of plants of different categories for your landscape. The plants covered in these videos do well in our area in Central Florida, but have been chosen to be the most applicable to other parts of the state as well.
Ground covers are a versatile choice for covering large areas or adding low-to-the-ground interest for wildlife. There are many things that are considered 'ground covers' as well, not just 'creep along the ground' types. Learn about a diversity of ground covers as well as what makes or breaks a good ground cover! -
Dive into Natives: Grasses
During this series we will be taking an in-depth look a diversity of plants of different categories for your landscape. The plants covered in these videos do well in our area in Central Florida, but have been chosen to be the most applicable to other parts of the state as well.
Grasses offer unique, soft textures into the landscape to break up the stiff foliage of shrubs and other plants in the landscape. Not only do they pair well in groupings with wildflowers, but they offer unique benefits to wildlife in the form of habitat or seeds. Some grasses also bloom and offer seasonal color in addition to their other benefits.13191 56TH CT N -
Dive into Natives: Palms
During this series we will be taking an in-depth look a diversity of plants of different categories for your landscape. The plants covered in these videos do well in our area in Central Florida, but have been chosen to be the most applicable to other parts of the state as well.
Palms are one of the most iconic plants in Florida, and can add a unique texture and quality to any landscape. From the Florida's state tree, the Cabbage Palm, to smaller, versatile palms like Dwarf Palmetto, these Palms can add that tropical look to your native yard. -
Dive into Natives: Wildflowers
During this series we will be taking an in-depth look a diversity of plants of different categories for your landscape. The plants covered in these videos do well in our area in Central Florida, but have been chosen to be the most applicable to other parts of the state as well.
Florida's wildflowers offer an incredible diversity of colors, textures and forms, meaning that they are incredibly flexible for landscape use. There species for just about all landscape conditions which make it easy to incorporate color in any area. These plants are also great for pollinators and wildlife, so lets Dive into La Florida, the land of flowers!