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Avocado Scourge Continues Its Spread Through Florida

Last week in this space, Richard Lyons’ Nursery reported more discouraging news concerning citrus greening disease. This week we have received equally ominous information about the disease affecting avocados. The University of Florida has disclosed that the insect responsible for transmitting laurel wilt disease has continued to increase its presence in the state. Dr. Jonathan…
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May 6, 2016 0

Florida Citrus Continues to Suffer

Since citrus greening disease was first detected in Florida in 2005, Richard Lyons’ Nursery has been tracking its spread, as well as attempts to find a way to control or eradicate the problem. In 2012 we felt it prudent to begin recommending against planting any citrus until a solution to citrus greening is found. This…
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April 22, 2016 0

Spring 2016 Makes a Grand Entrance in Southern Florida

Believe it or not, we do have seasons here in southern Florida. And spring is upon us! I just completed a tour of the nursery, where there is evidence everywhere of the new season. Sweet Almond (Aloysia virgata) is extremely fragrant, in contrast with its much milder scent during the winter. Mysore Raspberries (Rubus niveus) are…
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April 8, 2016 0

Bougainvillea ‘Pixie’

The mere mention of the word Bougainvillea conjures up nasty thorns before beautiful flowers.  Many people love the flowers, but not the headache of trying to prune this vine without getting torn up by its vicious thorns.  Now there is a solution.  The best of both worlds if you will.  The Bougainvillea cultivar ‘Pixie’.  It…
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March 20, 2016 0

Getting to the Root of Things

Once again Richard Lyons’ Nursery is pleased to pass along to readers a very informative e-newsletter published by Brooks Tropicals. This one is about eddos, yucas and boniatos, the tropical equivalent of temperate zone spuds. We think you’ll be impressed with the interesting range of recipes recommended for incorporating these tasty and nutritious roots into…
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March 4, 2016 0