by Amanda Rose Newton Crape myrtles (Lagerstromeia indica) are well-loved here in the southern landscape. They are a ubiquitous choice for schools, homeowners, and government buildings, and oddly enough there always seem to be a few in front … [Read more...] about A Hundred Days Red: The Lore of The Crape Myrtle
I Saw a Bougie! Adding a Flash of Class with Bougainvillea This Fall
by Amanda Rose Newton Bougainvillea might not be the first plant on your mind this autumn season but maybe it should be. Coming in shades of red, orange, and gold this stunning shrub might be the remedy for those missing Fall leaf color … [Read more...] about I Saw a Bougie! Adding a Flash of Class with Bougainvillea This Fall
The Witches Apothecary: Herbs, Flowers, and Plants All Aspiring Witches Should Know
by Amanda Rose Newton In our month-long celebration of everything spooky, witches are perhaps highest on the pedestal. Complete with cauldrons, poisons, and a great wardrobe with hats, it’s easy to see why “witch” is a default costume at every … [Read more...] about The Witches Apothecary: Herbs, Flowers, and Plants All Aspiring Witches Should Know
Landscape Design Basics: Creating the Yard of Your Dreams
by Amanda Rose Newton Unless you are a green thumb plant enthusiast, chances are you did not select your new home based on the current yard. In fact, a recent poll states that for 3 out of 5 homeowners, this was not a box to check off on … [Read more...] about Landscape Design Basics: Creating the Yard of Your Dreams
The Art and Science of Botanical Illustration
by Amanda Rose Newton Botanical illustration, an art form as old as art itself, is once again gaining momentum in the modern world. Before the days of photography, which is an arguably better way of viewing macroscopic details of plant … [Read more...] about The Art and Science of Botanical Illustration
Deterring Deer: How To Set Boundary Rules for Your Garden
by Amanda Rose Newton Since Fall is the time to get the garden gears spinning, it is also a good time to talk about protecting your hard-earned work. Gardening always comes with some expected risk, as Mother Nature does what she wants and … [Read more...] about Deterring Deer: How To Set Boundary Rules for Your Garden
Bulbs: A Plant’s Built-In Success Kit
by Amanda Rose Newton The hardest part of Florida gardening is getting used to the shift in planting schedules and growing seasons that are often the opposite of what happens in the Northern regions of the country. Plants that start off as … [Read more...] about Bulbs: A Plant’s Built-In Success Kit
The Spice of Life: Growing Herbs in Florida
by Amanda Rose Newton Herbs are probably not the first plant that jumps to mind when dreaming of your Florida food garden, but they are a natural match for our soil and climate. Many of the common herbs you find in the grocery store come with … [Read more...] about The Spice of Life: Growing Herbs in Florida
Vegetable Versatility: Grow Your Own Produce
by Amanda Rose Newton There is no experience that matches growing your own food. Watching a plant grow from seedling to full-on fruit stays with you and it incorporates a sense of appreciation for the time it takes to fully develop. One of … [Read more...] about Vegetable Versatility: Grow Your Own Produce
Growing Beachside: Taking Planting With A Grain of Salt
by Amanda Rose Newton Salt tolerance of plants is seldom thought about outside of coastal communities, but it can traumatically shift what an individual can grow from season to season. Here in Brevard, we not only have folks living … [Read more...] about Growing Beachside: Taking Planting With A Grain of Salt
