by Amanda Rose Newton National Honeybee Day, celebrated on the third Saturday of August each year, serves as a reminder of the essential role honeybees play in our ecosystem and agriculture. From their intricate caste system to their … [Read more...] about Celebrating National Honeybee Day: Exploring the Honeybee Caste System and Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Garden
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Garden By Sign: The Cerebral Virgo
by Amanda Rose Newton Maybe it’s the uncertainty of the times we live in but astrology is certainly becoming more mainstream. More than just a daily horoscope, astrological signs can help us find meaning in everyday events, provide direction, … [Read more...] about Garden By Sign: The Cerebral Virgo
From Garden to Glass: Grow Your Own Beer
by Denise Crawley A cold beer on a hot Florida day is a simple pleasure many of us enjoy. But have you ever wondered where that refreshing taste comes from? It all begins with the humble hop plant. The entire process, from planting hops to … [Read more...] about From Garden to Glass: Grow Your Own Beer
Gardening By Nature: Organic vs Natural Gardening
by Amanda Rose Newton The terms “natural” and “organic” are thrown around a lot today when it comes to gardening, but what do they actually mean? Having “organic” on a package, plant, or product has a distinct meaning. Any processor or … [Read more...] about Gardening By Nature: Organic vs Natural Gardening
Savoring the Summer Harvest: How to Pick, Store, and Enjoy Tropical Fruit
by Amanda Rose Newton Despite the bounty of how-to guides for growing your own tropical fruit living on the internet, in books, and in fact sheets, information on when exactly you are supposed to pick it doesn’t surface as easily. When you … [Read more...] about Savoring the Summer Harvest: How to Pick, Store, and Enjoy Tropical Fruit
It’s Leo Season! Flora fit for Fauna
by Amanda Rose Newton Those born between July 23rd and August 22nd are lucky enough to be one of the most vibrant and fun signs out there: the Leo. A fire sign that shows its flames, Leos are known for being confident, loud, and proud. Both … [Read more...] about It’s Leo Season! Flora fit for Fauna
Gardening: A Classroom Without Walls
by Denise Crawley Florida's scorching summers can leave us parents feeling overwhelmed, searching for affordable, educational, and stress-free ways to keep our children's minds active and engaged during their break from school. But what if I … [Read more...] about Gardening: A Classroom Without Walls
Carnivorous Plants In Society and Your Garden
by Amanda Rose Newton Carnivorous bug-eating plants are found nearly everywhere on Earth (except Antarctica) and have managed to live in areas most other species could not. This is due to their ability to digest living organisms to generate … [Read more...] about Carnivorous Plants In Society and Your Garden
Summer Watering: Help Your Plants Beat the Heat and Stay Hydrated
by Amanda Rose Newton Watering-- the make or break of a good gardener. Once you have mastered the art of correctly watering the plants in your yard, you officially earn your green thumb. As the info specialists at the garden will tell you, … [Read more...] about Summer Watering: Help Your Plants Beat the Heat and Stay Hydrated
Garden by Sign: Cancer
by Amanda Rose Newton Summer is officially here and that means Cancers reign supreme. Gifts from the garden are the best way to reflect individual tastes, preferences, and personalities through plants. Just like all the signs discussed in … [Read more...] about Garden by Sign: Cancer
