by Amanda Rose Newton Fruit brings many people into the world of gardening. The anticipation of having a harvest and raising your own nutritious food not only benefits your body, but also the biodiversity of your yard and your mental health, and … [Read more...] about How Plants Work: Fruit for Thought
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How Plants Work: Flower Power!
by Amanda Rose Newton Even non-plant people notice flowers, which is exactly what they want you to do. Flowers come in bright candy-colored packages for the sole reason of attracting the attention of flower-visiting bees, insects, birds, and … [Read more...] about How Plants Work: Flower Power!
How Plants Work: The Leaves (Mass and Gas)
by Amanda Rose Newton Perhaps the single most impressive skill that plants have over us humans is their ability to make their own food. It’s literally the equivalent of making a sandwich happen in your stomach anytime you happen to be hungry, … [Read more...] about How Plants Work: The Leaves (Mass and Gas)
How Plants Work: The Multi-tasking Stems
by Amanda Rose Newton Understanding how and why plants work is an eye-opening and powerful tool for home gardeners. In order to create plant coaches out of all plant parents, we explore the roles of major plant organs in our How Plants Work … [Read more...] about How Plants Work: The Multi-tasking Stems
How Plants Work: Rooting Your Knowledge
by Amanda Rose Newton The COVID virus is not the only epidemic raging across the world currently. Plant blindness is alive and well worldwide. This term is used to describe the underappreciation that most exhibit when it comes to the plants around … [Read more...] about How Plants Work: Rooting Your Knowledge
The Bird is the Word: Birdscaping Basics for Every Gardener
by Amanda Rose Newton Temperatures are rising. The birds and bees are chirping and buzzing. Spring is nearly here! Florida is one of the top 3 “birdiest” states in the United States according to the Birdist (a great resource for bird … [Read more...] about The Bird is the Word: Birdscaping Basics for Every Gardener
A Year in the Life: Annuals and Perennials in Your Florida Landscape
by Amanda Rose Newton The more one learns about plants, the more fascinating they become. Plants are more complex than what meets the eye (photosynthesis) and yet, so simple in their needs. If you provide plants with soil full of nutrients, … [Read more...] about A Year in the Life: Annuals and Perennials in Your Florida Landscape
How to Speak Plant: Botanical Latin Basics
by Amanda Rose Newton We spoke earlier in the year on the importance of scientific names and how simply knowing this can tell you much more than a common name. The language of plants, or botanical Latin, is not just for scientists. By … [Read more...] about How to Speak Plant: Botanical Latin Basics
Preparing for the Freeze: Why Frozen Should Only Be Reserved for Your Cocktails.
by Amanda Rose Newton Florida is fortunate to feature subtropical temperatures year-round, which means residents can bask in color and greenery no matter the season. However, freezes still occur and have a history of causing issues for our … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Freeze: Why Frozen Should Only Be Reserved for Your Cocktails.
Florida Frontiers and Pioneers: Botanists that Shaped our Plant Heritage
by Amanda Rose Newton The Floridian landscape is truly unique compared to the majority of the temperate United States. It's what makes it so appealing as a vacation destination as well as home to so many diverse creatures, ranging from our famous … [Read more...] about Florida Frontiers and Pioneers: Botanists that Shaped our Plant Heritage
