by Amanda Rose Newton Starting your garden with quality soil is the most important factor in producing great vegetables. Part of the advantages of a raised bed is that you are not stuck with the less-than-stellar soil in your yard as you can … [Read more...] about Gardening by the Numbers: How to Calculate How Much Soil Your Raised Bed Needs
Attracting Ladybugs to Your Florida Backyard
by Amanda Rose Newton Without a doubt, ladybugs (a beetle, NOT a bug) are the most recognizable “good bug” around. It is no wonder that the cups of live ladybugs we sell happen to be one of our most requested items! If you are a regular in our … [Read more...] about Attracting Ladybugs to Your Florida Backyard
Shade Plants for Florida
Most of these plants like 4-5 hours of indirect light, however, they can take more shade, but may become “leggy” and will require more pruning. Plants that grow in the shade may also require less water, depending on the conditions. Plants … [Read more...] about Shade Plants for Florida
You Can Do It! Container Victory Gardening
by Amanda Rose Newton When America is faced with challenging times, we garden. In the 1940s during the War, growing food brought control, security, and a sense of purpose to people across the country. Most books on victory gardening focus on … [Read more...] about You Can Do It! Container Victory Gardening
How to Care for a Cut Christmas Tree
by Denise Crawley Christmas trees are in! It's time to go over a few tips on how to choose the perfect cut Christmas tree and how to keep it beautiful and healthy throughout the holidays. Tips for purchasing a fresh cut Christmas Tree Know … [Read more...] about How to Care for a Cut Christmas Tree
Carnivorous Wonders – These fascinating plants lure, catch and digest insects
by Amanda Rose Newton Looking for a unique gift? There is perhaps nothing quite as fascinating or unusual as the often-misunderstood carnivorous plant. Found nearly everywhere on Earth (except Antarctica), these plants have managed to … [Read more...] about Carnivorous Wonders – These fascinating plants lure, catch and digest insects
