Taylor Clem: In the Garden, We Grow

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Roselle’s (Hibiscus sabdariffa) calyx provides a bright pop of red to a landscape, but the calyx is also edible. Many gardeners brew tea with the calyx. The brewed tea is commonly called “Florida cranberry” because of its vibrant red color and zing.

Roselle’s (Hibiscus sabdariffa) calyx provides a bright pop of red to a landscape, but the calyx is also edible. Many gardeners brew tea with the calyx. The brewed tea is commonly called “Florida cranberry” because of its vibrant red color and zing.

Florida’s rainy season arrived. County-wide we have seen lots of moisture in the past couple of weeks. Some areas receive over 2” of rainfall in an hour. Despite the invaluable impacts of moisture wit…