EP #206: Perpetuating a Family's Green Legacy: Levette Rucks and the Resilience of Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery

Good Neighbor Podcast: Port Saint Lucie

Feb 28 2024 • 5 mins

What makes Levette Rucks with Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery a good neighbor?

Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep a family legacy thriving through adversity? This week on the Good Neighbor podcast, we're joined by Levette Rucks from Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery, a beacon of horticultural expertise that's weathered the storms of citrus greening disease and still stands tall. Levette opens the gates to their world of commercial wholesale greenhouse growing, where nurturing a single citrus tree symbolizes planting hope for the future. From the sun-kissed groves of Florida, she shares the succulent possibilities of growing your very own low-chill peaches or even harvesting edible bamboo shoots from your backyard—an invitation to a life adorned with the freshest of fruits!

Levette's personal journey intertwines with the nursery's narrative, revealing the gritty realities of maintaining a botanical business over the years. With the support of their community and a relentless passion for their craft, Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery has remained a vibrant hub for anyone seeking a touch of green in their lives. Tune in as we peel back the layers of this family's dedication to providing fruitful experiences, and find out how you can bring a piece of their verdant oasis into your own home. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a curious newcomer to the world of citrus, Levette's insights are ripe for the picking.

To learn more about Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery go to:
https://ruckscitrusnursery.com/

Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery
863-635-1948