by Amanda Rose Newton Ubiquitous to Halloween, the fall, and the rural countryside, scarecrows have been associated with the pre-Thanksgiving harvest for about as long as we have been present on Earth. For having such longevity, the actual … [Read more...] about The Mysterious Past Lives of Scarecrows in Horticulture
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Companion Planting: The Ultimate Garden Party
by Amanda Rose Newton Companion planting has been around for as long as farmers have been growing crops. Despite the everlasting interest and longevity of companion planting in just about every region of the world, little research has … [Read more...] about Companion Planting: The Ultimate Garden Party
National Indoor Plant Week: The Best Plants for Your Space
by Amanda Rose Newton Houseplants, once the favorite of old ladies, hotel lobbies, and sad attempts at sprucing up an office cubicle are finally getting their moment. During the pandemic, so many of us were forced indoors that reminders of … [Read more...] about National Indoor Plant Week: The Best Plants for Your Space
Tiny Plant Havens: How to Create Your Own Terrarium
by Amanda Rose Newton Terrariums have been around since the 1800s and although their popularity has ebbed and flowed throughout the years, the pandemic certainly had us looking for more excuses to bring the "outside" indoors. Nathaniel Ward, … [Read more...] about Tiny Plant Havens: How to Create Your Own Terrarium
The Best Native Florida Edibles for Your Landscape
by Amanda Rose Newton Foraging has gained popularity over the past decade, with the growing interest in eating locally and farm-to-table restaurants. Foods such as mushrooms, fern fiddleheads, and what we think of as weeds have become coveted … [Read more...] about The Best Native Florida Edibles for Your Landscape
Flower Crowns: A Brief History of America’s Favorite Floral Accessory
by Amanda Rose Newton Flower crowns are not just for weddings and children’s fairy celebrations; they feature a robust history going all the way back to Ancient Greece. In fact, Julius Caesar’s famous laurel crown is a spin on the classic floral … [Read more...] about Flower Crowns: A Brief History of America’s Favorite Floral Accessory
Houseplants Gone Wild! Ten Plants Better Off Indoors
by Amanda Rose Newton Many of us became plant parents during the pandemic. The forced indoor time made us long to bring greenery in. Fast forward to a year later and nurseries and garden centers still can't handle the demand for popular, rare, and … [Read more...] about Houseplants Gone Wild! Ten Plants Better Off Indoors
Indigenous Wisdom: What Florida’s Plants Teach Us
by Amanda Rose Newton Ethnobotany is the study of the interaction between plants and people including food, medicine, religion, shelter. Plants add rich value to culture and can provide insight into survival, healing, and preservation. The … [Read more...] about Indigenous Wisdom: What Florida’s Plants Teach Us
Growing Minds: The Garden’s Role in Education
by Amanda Rose Newton The beginning of August means back to school for students of all ages and regardless of whether it's back to campus or learning in the home office, the garden provides a wealth of wisdom. The benefits of school gardening … [Read more...] about Growing Minds: The Garden’s Role in Education
National Farmer’s Market Week: Cultivating Community
by Amanda Rose Newton The first week of August is National Farmer’s Market Week, which gives everyone at Rockledge Gardens an opportunity to brag about the wonderful vendors who help keep healthy-eating an obtainable and achievable goal for … [Read more...] about National Farmer’s Market Week: Cultivating Community
