Transforming Florida Yards By Amanda Pike
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Product description
Turn your yard into a thriving, edible landscape!<br><br>Transforming Florida Yards is a practical, Florida-specific guide that teaches you how to create a beautiful, low-maintenance yard using food forests, permaculture principles, and sustainable gardening practices—perfect for beginners and experienced growers alike.<br><br>Softcover book<br> Published by: Pineapple Press<br><br>Florida yards don’t have to be high-maintenance, water-hungry spaces filled with plants that struggle to survive. In <em>Transforming Florida Yards</em>, Amanda Pike shows you how to reimagine your outdoor space as a productive, sustainable ecosystem—one that works with Florida’s unique climate instead of against it.<br><br>Rooted in permaculture and food forest design, this guide walks you step-by-step through creating a yard that is not only beautiful, but also functional—producing food, supporting pollinators, and requiring less upkeep over time.<br><br><h3>Inside, you’ll discover:</h3><br><ul><li>How to design and build a Florida-friendly food forest</li><li>The best plants for Florida’s climate, including edible and perennial varieties</li><li>Practical strategies for improving soil, conserving water, and reducing maintenance</li><li>How to replace traditional lawns with productive, sustainable landscapes</li><li>Tips for attracting beneficial insects and supporting local ecosystems</li><li>Step-by-step guidance for beginners, with scalable ideas for any size yard</li></ul><br>Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to transform an existing space, this book gives you the tools to create a yard that feeds your family, supports the environment, and builds real-world life skills.<br><br>Perfect for homeschool families, gardeners, and anyone ready to embrace a more self-sufficient, hands-on lifestyle, <em>Transforming Florida Yards</em> turns everyday outdoor spaces into meaningful learning environments and lasting sources of nourishment.
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- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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