by Amanda Rose Newton Thanksgiving is a time to slow down, spend time with loved ones, and reflect on what we are grateful for. That aside, we all know it's really about the food! Everyone has their personal favorite, from cranberry sauce to … [Read more...] about Nary a Potato in Sight: The Real Side Dishes of the First Thanksgiving
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The Botanical Bookshelf: Must Reads for Any Gardener
by Amanda Rose Newton If you are struggling to come up with a clever gift for a gardening friend or family member, nothing beats a brand new reference book or a page-turning historical account of our complicated relationship with the plant world. … [Read more...] about The Botanical Bookshelf: Must Reads for Any Gardener
Gifting for the Gardener: Your 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
by Amanda Rose Newton Now that Halloween has come and gone, the gifting season is ON! Whether you are just starting your list or in search of something EXTRA this season, we got you covered no matter what level of green thumb you are shopping for. … [Read more...] about Gifting for the Gardener: Your 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
Spice Up Your November! Create the Perfect Herb Centerpiece for Your Holiday Table
by Amanda Rose Newton This year marks the return of social holiday gatherings including the founding member of the family affair, Thanksgiving. While many of us have different traditions as far as food goes, whether you are partaking in … [Read more...] about Spice Up Your November! Create the Perfect Herb Centerpiece for Your Holiday Table
Wicked Plants: The Ultimate Halloween Décor
by Amanda Rose Newton Halloween is a holiday many live and die for. Christmas and Thanksgiving are wonderful, but they are often packed with obligations and additional stress. Halloween is the one holiday that manages to emphasize and celebrate … [Read more...] about Wicked Plants: The Ultimate Halloween Décor
Moonlight Musings: Moon Gardening For the Spooky Season
by Amanda Rose Newton The temperatures are cooling and Halloween is just around the corner, which makes the perfect recipe for spooky evening strolls. Plants have a way of creating a mood, and that is not limited to just daytime celebrations. … [Read more...] about Moonlight Musings: Moon Gardening For the Spooky Season
Tea Gardening: Growing a Cup of Health
by Amanda Rose Newton Tea is perhaps the oldest beverage on the face of the Earth. It is consumed hot in the winter time, used to soothe sore throats, and is crafted into the sugary delight that is Southern Sweet Iced tea. However you take … [Read more...] about Tea Gardening: Growing a Cup of Health
The Mysterious Past Lives of Scarecrows in Horticulture
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
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
