Florida’s Peak Lettuce Season is Here! By Amanda Rose Newton As we settle into November, it’s officially lettuce season here in Brevard County. The cooler days and crisp evenings make it the perfect time to grow those leafy greens … [Read more...] about Let Us Talk About Lettuce
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Garden Apothecary: Simple Medicinal Herbs You Can Grow at Home
Central Florida-Friendly Plants with Healing Histories By Amanda Rose Newton For centuries, gardens have grown not just food and flowers — but healing. A home garden apothecary allows you to step outside and harvest fresh, natural remedies for … [Read more...] about Garden Apothecary: Simple Medicinal Herbs You Can Grow at Home
Climbing Plants — Best Vines for Trellises and Privacy
By Amanda Rose Newton If you’re looking to add vertical charm, lush privacy, or a touch of wild beauty to your Central Florida garden, vines are the perfect solution. They grow up instead of out, turning fences, trellises, and arbors into living … [Read more...] about Climbing Plants — Best Vines for Trellises and Privacy
Garden Habitat Heroes: Attracting Bats
Evening Blooms and Insect Habitats for a Thriving Night Garden By Amanda Rose Newton When the sun slips below the horizon, the work of nature continues in the soft hum of wings. In Central Florida, twilight brings a change of shift — moths, … [Read more...] about Garden Habitat Heroes: Attracting Bats
Fall Fertilizing Basics for Central Florida Gardens
By Amanda Rose Newton As the weather (finally!) starts to cool in Central Florida, your garden is ready for a refresh — and that often means fertilizer time! Fall is a great opportunity to give your plants a gentle boost before the slower winter … [Read more...] about Fall Fertilizing Basics for Central Florida Gardens
Worm Tea: A Natural Boost for Your Lawn and Garden
By Amanda Rose Newton Gardeners are always on the lookout for gentle, sustainable ways to improve plant health. Worm tea—a liquid extract made from worm castings—is one of the easiest, most effective, and earth-friendly fertilizers you can make at … [Read more...] about Worm Tea: A Natural Boost for Your Lawn and Garden
Garden Habitat Heroes: Building a Wildflower Meadow for Biodiversity
By Amanda Rose Newton Florida’s yards can be more than lawns—they can be living habitats. In Central Florida, wildflower meadows are one of the simplest, most rewarding ways to boost biodiversity while adding color and movement to your landscape. … [Read more...] about Garden Habitat Heroes: Building a Wildflower Meadow for Biodiversity
Garden Superfoods for Central Florida
By Amanda Rose Newton Central Florida’s long, hot growing season is perfect for tropical greens and herbs that pack a nutritional punch. These “garden superfoods” are easy to grow, resilient in our climate, and bring both beauty and health … [Read more...] about Garden Superfoods for Central Florida
Why You Should Have Your Wedding Amongst a Living Backdrop
By Amanda Rose Newton Planning a wedding in Central Florida? Imagine exchanging vows surrounded by lush greenery, vibrant seasonal blooms, and organic textures—what we like to call a “living backdrop.” This concept not only brings a cinematic feel … [Read more...] about Why You Should Have Your Wedding Amongst a Living Backdrop
Everglades Tomatoes! The history and lore of Florida’s heat-proof cherry, plus how to grow it like a pro.
By Amanda Rose Newton If you garden in Florida long enough, someone will hand you a tiny, candy-sweet tomato and say it's an “Everglades.” The name usually refers to a small, wild-looking cherry/currant tomato that shrugs off our heat, humidity, … [Read more...] about Everglades Tomatoes! The history and lore of Florida’s heat-proof cherry, plus how to grow it like a pro.
