by Amanda Rose Newton One of the joys of living in Florida is being one of the areas (and sometimes the only) in the US where you can grow many of the exotic fruits from the grocery store in your own backyard. Guavas, bananas, papayas, and … [Read more...] about Oh My Guava! MORE Tropical Fruit to Add to Your Florida Landscape.
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Crazy for Carambola! Make Star fruit the Star of Your Florida Landscape
by Amanda Rose Newton Due to its unique star shape, Carambola has become more commonplace in the grocery store in recent years. When cut, the pinwheel-esque slices look beautiful in fruit salads, on skewers, and as the perfect garnish for your … [Read more...] about Crazy for Carambola! Make Star fruit the Star of Your Florida Landscape
Advocating For the Avocado! Why You need This Fruit in Your Life.
by Amanda Rose Newton All month long we are celebrating tropical fruits that we are fortunate enough to be able to grow here in Brevard county. Last week, we touched on mangoes and this week is all about avocados! Despite their prominent … [Read more...] about Advocating For the Avocado! Why You need This Fruit in Your Life.
The Magic of Mangoes
by Amanda Rose Newton While citrus may be the first fruit one thinks of when they think Florida (it IS on our license plate), mangoes have been grown in our state for just as long, with a few of the unique cultivars originating right in our own … [Read more...] about The Magic of Mangoes
Patriotic Plants: Dress Your Landscape For the Occasion
by Amanda Rose Newton The official summer season kicks off with Memorial day, with the opening of pools everywhere that isn’t blessed with Florida’s subtropical climate year-round. Patriotic Gardening June brings us Flag Day and warm days … [Read more...] about Patriotic Plants: Dress Your Landscape For the Occasion
Take the Garden Anywhere: The Best Plants for Hanging Baskets
by Amanda Rose Newton Not all of us are blessed with having the perfect setting for growing plants. Whether you are returning back to the office (finally), stuck with a balcony for a yard, or are encased in shade or never-ending sun, the right … [Read more...] about Take the Garden Anywhere: The Best Plants for Hanging Baskets
Dads in the Garden: The Founding Fathers of Horticulture
by Amanda Rose Newton With both the solstice and Father’s day around the corner, it's safe to say Summer has officially arrived. For many I’m sure the Florida heat has not let you forget! To honor the dads in our lives, we decided to focus … [Read more...] about Dads in the Garden: The Founding Fathers of Horticulture
Birthday Flowers: What your plant says about YOU!
by Amanda Rose Newton Our gardens speak to us in many ways. Plants let us know with wilted leaves, spotting, or mottled color that they are thirsty, sick, or require food. Holes and pieces missing from plants provide clues that tell you that you … [Read more...] about Birthday Flowers: What your plant says about YOU!
5 Steps to Protect Your Florida Summer Garden
by Amanda Rose Newton June is a big month for gardeners! The month kicks off with the official ban of fertilizers until October to protect the Lagoon from runoff and ends with often brutal hot days and periods of torrential rain. Like us, … [Read more...] about 5 Steps to Protect Your Florida Summer Garden
Graduation Celebration: Go Ahead and Rest on Your Laurels
by Amanda Rose Newton The end of May marks the end of decades of learning for many. No matter how much we love to learn, most of us are ready for the break once we have our diploma, the tangible evidence of our work. Plants have worked their … [Read more...] about Graduation Celebration: Go Ahead and Rest on Your Laurels
