by Amanda Rose Newton One of the perks of living in the sunshine state is the luxury of year-round access to tropical fruit. Right now, the culinary world is having a moment with jackfruit, soursop, and starfruit making once-hard-to-come-by fruit … [Read more...] about Citrus at Christmas: Reflecting on Traditions of Holidays Past
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Shrubs Incognito: The Best Small Shrubs to Use as Trees
by Amanda Rose Newton Trees vs. Shrubs - What's the Difference? Trees and shrubs are commonly grouped together as the larger plants in the landscape. Generally, the assumption is that trees are the larger of the two, but this can be deceptive. … [Read more...] about Shrubs Incognito: The Best Small Shrubs to Use as Trees
Buried by Berries? The Best Ways to Store, Save, and Use Raspberries and Blackberries
by Amanda Rose Newton Fortunately, with many native varieties present in our state, blackberries are a hard-to-go-wrong-with plant no matter how black your thumb is! December is the ideal month to plant new blackberry bushes but for many, the … [Read more...] about Buried by Berries? The Best Ways to Store, Save, and Use Raspberries and Blackberries
Food Preservation Part 2: Savoring Herbs All Year
by Amanda Rose Newton Here in Florida, we are fortunate to be able to grow most herbs year-round. To get the most out of your herb plants, regularly clip fresh sprigs instead of letting them bloom and go to seed to help prolong their use. … [Read more...] about Food Preservation Part 2: Savoring Herbs All Year
Preserving the Harvest: Getting the Most from Your Fall Produce, Part 1
by Amanda Rose Newton Gardeners-- not just football fans-- know that fall is game time! That is when our gardens are getting ready to produce everything from squash to peppers to tomatoes. For many of us, 2020 served as a great motivator to … [Read more...] about Preserving the Harvest: Getting the Most from Your Fall Produce, Part 1
Environmentally Minded Planting
by Amanda Rose Newton You may have noticed our blog has been focusing quite a bit on all things organic and sustainable this fall. With our proximity to the lagoon, the influx of rain, and unique biodiversity right in our own backyards, it’s hard … [Read more...] about Environmentally Minded Planting
Good Gourd! Growing Ornamental Squash in Florida
by Amanda Rose Newton Nothing says fall quite like a decorative gourd! These fruits (yes, fruits) are members of the Curcurbitaceae family, which also includes zucchini, cucumbers, and summer squash. While most are used primarily for … [Read more...] about Good Gourd! Growing Ornamental Squash in Florida
Fall Fertilizing in Florida
by Amanda Rose Newton The ban on fertilizer in Brevard county ends at the beginning of October. Now that the rainy season is over (although, the recent weather has us all fooled), you may be wondering what plants, if any, need fertilizing in your … [Read more...] about Fall Fertilizing in Florida
Composting 101: Part 2: Vermicomposting
by Amanda Rose Newton Vermicomposting, also known as worm composting, is an easy way to speed up the composting process we discussed last week. Even better, this is a technique that is adaptable for almost any living space, whether you occupy a … [Read more...] about Composting 101: Part 2: Vermicomposting
Composting 101: Part 1: The Basics
by Amanda Rose Newton Why Compost? Most of us are at least vaguely familiar with composting and that it is generally deemed a good exercise to engage in. How and where to start is often not as clear. To help you in your journey as we … [Read more...] about Composting 101: Part 1: The Basics
