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Working on an idea to raise money: outdoor tree ornaments made from seed paper!  Some seeds to consider planting in your Central Florida garden during December are:

parsley
thyme
sage
dill
fennel
cilantro

celery
cauliflower
lettuce
cabbage
carrot


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