Ready to turn your yard into a laid-back tropical paradise—without breaking a sweat? 🌞🌺 In this fun-filled episode, Jene dives into her love of growing fruit trees and spotlights some easy, breezy favorites that thrive with minimal fuss. Whether you’re brand-new to gardening or already growing like a pro, there’s something juicy here for you!

You’ll discover the stunning and super-productive Passiflora edulis (passion fruit vine), tough-as-nails mulberries, the always-crowd-pleasing banana plants, and the surprisingly simple (and adorable!) pineapple. 🍌🍓🍍

Jene’s enthusiasm is as infectious as the plants are delicious—and by the end of the episode, don’t be surprised if you’re dreaming up your own backyard fruit oasis (or three!).

Come soak up the tropical inspiration at Jene’s Tropicals, located at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, or visit us online at tropicalfruit.com. Have questions, ideas, or a plant you’d love to learn about next? Shoot us an email at jenetropical@gmail.com—we’d love to hear from you! 🌴✨

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Wondering what to plant when the weather cools its heels? Don’t chill—herbs are here to save the season! 🌿 In this episode, Jene dishes the dirt on growing herbs successfully, from picking the thyme-right varieties to keeping them happy, healthy, and not acting all sage-y on you. Expect practical tips that’ll help your herb garden stay in mint condition.

We’re also spilling the tea… er, tomatoes. 🍅 How are yours holding up? Jene opens up about a few tomato troubles she’s been wrestling with, and spoiler alert: your plants might be throwing the same tantrums. Tune in to find out what’s going on and how she’s tackling the problem—no tomato left behind!

And because we like to keep things zesty, we’re squeezing in a few juicy tips on caring for citrus this time of year. 🍊

Leaf your worries behind and stop by Jene’s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, or dig deeper at tropicalfruit.com. Got questions or a topic you’d like us to branch into? Email jenetropical@gmail.com—we’d love to hear from you! 🌱🎙️

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Did winter sneak up on your garden like a Florida man at a Christmas parade? 🌬️🥶 It’s been unusually cold in our usually toasty neck of the woods, and your poor plants might be wondering if they accidentally moved to Michigan. But don’t panic—Jene from Jene’s Tropicals is here to save the day (and your greenery)!

In this episode, Jene dishes out hot tips for cold snaps—how to protect your plants when the temps dip, and how to bring ‘em back to life if Jack Frost already paid a visit. Got a crispy mango tree or a droopy hibiscus? We’ve got you covered.

And hey, it’s not all frozen doom and gloom! Jene also shares what should be planted right now so your garden can keep on growing—even if you’re still wearing socks with sandals.

Stop by Jene’s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, or visit us online at tropicalfruit.com for all your spring plant needs.

Got a question or topic you'd like covered on the show? Email us at jenetropical@gmail.com—we’d love to hear from you!

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