We plant about every two years or so. We get a crap ton of rian "all at once" in Central Florida, then it might be dry for a while, then, bam, another crap ton.
Hence, I tend to stick with herbs, maybe a pepper plant or two, and something "novel". Tomatoes get pummeled here if not handled proper-like. Peppers can suffer under deluge-type rains, as well. Herbs? They tend to tough it out. And there is nothing better than fresh rosemary!
Even when we don't plant, I have long since excluded typical grocery stores, mega-marts, etc., for our produce. I buy from a local market who knows his sources. Since our citrus trees bit the dust after the 2004 hurricane season, I pretty much just buy it now. I do miss the "gifts" we were able to use each Christmas to supplement whatever we gave to family members!
I might try strawberries, blueberries and blackberries in the coming Fall/Winter cycle. They seem to do well here. Plums and peaches are for the experts. Veggies, lettuces, etc., can be temperamental depending on timing of planting.
