by Amanda Rose Newton The first week in May is when we pay tribute to all the inspiring women in our lives, especially the ones we call “mom”. Moms play a huge role in nature, with all things gardening and botanical usually taking on a … [Read more...] about Mother Nature: Nurturing Gardens Through the Centuries
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April Native Plant Awareness Month: Loving on Lantana
by Amanda Rose Newton Lantana has long been loved by butterfly enthusiasts for its ability to attract a wide assortment of pollinators with its bright colors and easy-to-access nectar. While it may seem obvious that it is native to the state … [Read more...] about April Native Plant Awareness Month: Loving on Lantana
April Native Plant Awareness Month: Rouge Plant
by Amanda Rose Newton Go Rogue with Rouge! What’s so much fun about native plant awareness month is the opportunity to celebrate true beauties that have not readily been available in mainstream nurseries. Rouge plant’s time is certainly … [Read more...] about April Native Plant Awareness Month: Rouge Plant
April Native Plant Awareness Month: Blue Curls
by Amanda Rose Newton Making Blue the New “Green” The color blue is synonymous with feelings of melancholy, loneliness, and cold. Nature seems to disagree, and blue takes on a new, cheery light in the presence of green, yellow, and orange hues … [Read more...] about April Native Plant Awareness Month: Blue Curls
April Native Plant Awareness Month: Starry Rosinweed
by Amanda Rose Newton As stunning as many of our native wildflowers are, it’s shocking how few are readily available at your neighborhood nursery. Luckily, many of these fabulous Florida originators are elbowing their way into the nursery trade, … [Read more...] about April Native Plant Awareness Month: Starry Rosinweed
A Prickly Situation: Plant Thorns, Prickles, and Spines
by Amanda Rose Newton As much as garden enthusiasts love plant life, it's doubtful that thorns rate high on anyone’s favorite list. While irritating and sometimes all-out painful, thorns are a fascinating adaptation that has helped plants become … [Read more...] about A Prickly Situation: Plant Thorns, Prickles, and Spines
March Mocktails: Fantastic Florals
by Amanda Rose Newton While the official first day of the new season started last week, spring fever has been in effect here for months! From the beautiful weather and the smell of freshly-turned dirt, to the promise of fresh fruits, vegetables, … [Read more...] about March Mocktails: Fantastic Florals
The Rosy Side of Citrus
by Amanda Rose Newton As promised, this week’s mocktail features a remake of a forgotten whiskey-infused classic, the Irish Rose. Not familiar with it? This drink, once loved in the roaring 20s, has since gone out of fashion but has been making … [Read more...] about The Rosy Side of Citrus
March Mocktails: Green With Envy
by Amanda Rose Newton With St. Patrick’s Day making its entrance this week, we would be remiss not to feature a green-hued mocktail to get you into the spirt. Known for its heavy alcohol-based drinks (think Guinness beer and creamy Irish coffees), … [Read more...] about March Mocktails: Green With Envy
March Mocktails: The Luxury of Lavender
by Amanda Rose Newton Lavender has a short season in Florida, as it tends to not be fond of the intense summer heat and humidity that rolls in by May. The time to celebrate this beautiful fragrant herb is now and this makes it a must for March … [Read more...] about March Mocktails: The Luxury of Lavender
