by Amanda Rose Newton The hardest part of Florida gardening is getting used to the shift in planting schedules and growing seasons that are often the opposite of what happens in the Northern regions of the country. Plants that start off as … [Read more...] about Bulbs: A Plant’s Built-In Success Kit
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The Spice of Life: Growing Herbs in Florida
by Amanda Rose Newton Herbs are probably not the first plant that jumps to mind when dreaming of your Florida food garden, but they are a natural match for our soil and climate. Many of the common herbs you find in the grocery store come with … [Read more...] about The Spice of Life: Growing Herbs in Florida
Vegetable Versatility: Grow Your Own Produce
by Amanda Rose Newton There is no experience that matches growing your own food. Watching a plant grow from seedling to full-on fruit stays with you and it incorporates a sense of appreciation for the time it takes to fully develop. One of … [Read more...] about Vegetable Versatility: Grow Your Own Produce
Growing Beachside: Taking Planting With A Grain of Salt
by Amanda Rose Newton Salt tolerance of plants is seldom thought about outside of coastal communities, but it can traumatically shift what an individual can grow from season to season. Here in Brevard, we not only have folks living … [Read more...] about Growing Beachside: Taking Planting With A Grain of Salt
Wet Areas: Do Not Let The Rain Bring Down Your Garden Game
by Amanda Rose Newton Sometimes our dream houses do not come with dream landscapes. Florida is like a giant sponge with no one to wring it out over the sink. Some areas are just going to stay wet even after the rain is long gone. If you … [Read more...] about Wet Areas: Do Not Let The Rain Bring Down Your Garden Game
How Not to Kill New Plants
by Amanda Rose Newton Despite the beautiful weather, Florida is not always so forgiving with gardens. Yards come in all shapes and sizes with just as many variations in shade and moisture. Live by the beach? That means you must take salt into … [Read more...] about How Not to Kill New Plants
Vertical Growing: How to Up Your Garden Game With Pallets
by Amanda Rose Newton We are finally in the home stretch of Summer which means the official growing season in Florida is about to take off. Fall is the peak time to grow vegetables and now is the time to get your garden beds and fall containers … [Read more...] about Vertical Growing: How to Up Your Garden Game With Pallets
Fall Captured in a Fruit: Growing Apples in Florida
by Amanda Rose Newton The last week of July marks the start of email inboxes flooded with back-to-school sales and summer will be over before we know it. For many Floridians, it’s past due! Sweltering record-breaking temperatures across the … [Read more...] about Fall Captured in a Fruit: Growing Apples in Florida
Dwarf Citrus: Adding a Little Sunshine to the Garden
by Amanda Rose Newton It doesn’t get any more "Florida" than a citrus tree and you do not need to have a backyard to have your own! While citrus is a wintertime tradition throughout the United States, the beautiful foliage and association … [Read more...] about Dwarf Citrus: Adding a Little Sunshine to the Garden
The (Tropical) Cherry on Top of Your Summer
by Amanda Rose Newton Florida is a paradise for growing all kinds of delicious fruit, but there are a few that require more chill hours than the state can routinely give. Sadly, that means apples, pears, and stone fruits-- including ice … [Read more...] about The (Tropical) Cherry on Top of Your Summer
