Tuesdays at the market are always very special.  And that’s because we receive a truckload full of flowers for our garden.  There’s always the regulars such as Peace Lilly and Zebra.  Peace Lilly is a very versatile plant....

Last summer I decided to grow some fruits and vegetables at home as a teaching experience for my two little girls.  I think it’s very important for children to know where their food comes from.  It all started with a trip to...

Florida weather has never been very predictable.  We have a few cool, breezy days in a row; then the mercury shoots right back up past 90 degrees  in the blink of an eye.  I know my calendar says we just had the first day of spring,...

Working at Parkesdale Market, you really can’t miss the seasons.  Even though at times Florida seems to just have one: Summer.  Valentine’s Day comes around and everyone wants Red Roses.  During Easter, the market is flooded...