by Amanda Rose Newton Sometimes our dream houses do not come with dream landscapes. Florida is like a giant sponge with no one to wring it out over the sink. Some areas are just going to stay wet even after the rain is long gone. If you … [Read more...] about Wet Areas: Do Not Let The Rain Bring Down Your Garden Game
How Not to Kill New Plants
by Amanda Rose Newton Despite the beautiful weather, Florida is not always so forgiving with gardens. Yards come in all shapes and sizes with just as many variations in shade and moisture. Live by the beach? That means you must take salt into … [Read more...] about How Not to Kill New Plants
Vertical Growing: How to Up Your Garden Game With Pallets
by Amanda Rose Newton We are finally in the home stretch of Summer which means the official growing season in Florida is about to take off. Fall is the peak time to grow vegetables and now is the time to get your garden beds and fall containers … [Read more...] about Vertical Growing: How to Up Your Garden Game With Pallets
Fall Captured in a Fruit: Growing Apples in Florida
by Amanda Rose Newton The last week of July marks the start of email inboxes flooded with back-to-school sales and summer will be over before we know it. For many Floridians, it’s past due! Sweltering record-breaking temperatures across the … [Read more...] about Fall Captured in a Fruit: Growing Apples in Florida
Dwarf Citrus: Adding a Little Sunshine to the Garden
by Amanda Rose Newton It doesn’t get any more "Florida" than a citrus tree and you do not need to have a backyard to have your own! While citrus is a wintertime tradition throughout the United States, the beautiful foliage and association … [Read more...] about Dwarf Citrus: Adding a Little Sunshine to the Garden
The (Tropical) Cherry on Top of Your Summer
by Amanda Rose Newton Florida is a paradise for growing all kinds of delicious fruit, but there are a few that require more chill hours than the state can routinely give. Sadly, that means apples, pears, and stone fruits-- including ice … [Read more...] about The (Tropical) Cherry on Top of Your Summer
Red, White, + Blueberry! Celebration of an All-American Fruit
by Amanda Rose Newton With the Fourth of July kicking off the week, the colors of the flag are still fresh on our minds and present in our décor. Blueberries, which are a must for any summertime picnic spread, are another native to the … [Read more...] about Red, White, + Blueberry! Celebration of an All-American Fruit
Savoring Summer: Blackberries
by Amanda Rose Newton No matter where you reside in the world, summertime is fruit time! July in Florida is generally the time tropical fruit lovers have their moment, especially with mango! Peak season is just around the bend, and there are … [Read more...] about Savoring Summer: Blackberries
Celebrate National Pollinator Week Florida Style: Top 5 Pollinators in Your Backyard
by Amanda Rose Newton The last week of June carries the special designation of National Pollinator Week, with celebrations geared towards our favorite winged friends happening countrywide. The United States is such a diverse county with a … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Pollinator Week Florida Style: Top 5 Pollinators in Your Backyard
More Than Just Bees: The Beetles, Bats, Birds, and More
by Amanda Rose Newton As a beekeeper and entomologist, I cannot help being completely enamored with bees. Their admiration is well-deserved, given that 80% of flowering plants rely on these little insects to keep producing the fruits and … [Read more...] about More Than Just Bees: The Beetles, Bats, Birds, and More
