by Amanda Rose Newton Here in Florida, fall is the time to get back into the garden. It marks the return of many of our favorite flowers, edibles, and pollinators. We are all familiar with Apis mellifera, our domestic honeybee but what about … [Read more...] about Your Florida Garden Will Be Visited By More than Just Honeybees!
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What to Plant in September: The BEST time of year in Florida!
by Amanda Rose Newton If I had to choose, September would be my vote for the best month to garden in Brevard County. Not only are the temperatures cooling off, but now that hectic beginning-of-the-school-year schedules are calming down, there is … [Read more...] about What to Plant in September: The BEST time of year in Florida!
Chop N’ Drop It! Getting the most out of your garden plants
by Amanda Rose Newton With every season change, we see a change in the variety of plants present in our landscape. One plant’s expiration date is another plant’s beginning. Those deceased plants can still offer a wealth of service in your … [Read more...] about Chop N’ Drop It! Getting the most out of your garden plants
Prepping your Florida Garden for Fall
by Amanda Rose Newton Now that it is September in zone 9b Florida, the intense heat of the summer will soon be behind us. For us gardeners, this means we can get back outside and start planning our edible gardens. Before you do so, consider … [Read more...] about Prepping your Florida Garden for Fall
Integrated Pest Management: A Holistic Approach to Pest and Disease Control
by Amanda Rose Newton We have all been there. Just when you think everything is under control, fungi or pests decide to invade your garden! The good news is there is a way to get ahead of the bugs and diseases BEFORE they start as well as … [Read more...] about Integrated Pest Management: A Holistic Approach to Pest and Disease Control
Milkweed Plant Pests: The Fascinating Ecology
by Amanda Rose Newton Most of us have planted a milkweed or two in our yards (or container gardens) with the hopes of attracting the beautiful Monarch Butterfly. In addition to the visiting hungry caterpillars and nectar feeding adults, a plethora … [Read more...] about Milkweed Plant Pests: The Fascinating Ecology
Did you hear the BUZZ? It’s National Honeybee Day!
by Amanda Rose Newton Honeybees have been riding a wave of popularity in the last decade, largely due to their mysterious disappearance linked to colony collapse disorder. After years of research, it has been determined that there are many … [Read more...] about Did you hear the BUZZ? It’s National Honeybee Day!
Add a Splash of Familiar Color with a Florida Maple
by Amanda Rose Newton With August officially here and stores stocked with back-to-school supplies, fall is just around the corner. While one of the best features of living the Florida lifestyle is the abundance of exotic, tropical plants, … [Read more...] about Add a Splash of Familiar Color with a Florida Maple
Weeping Willows: Finding Your Inner Peace
by Amanda Rose Newton There are few trees as graceful and effortlessly elegant as the weeping willow (Salix babylonica). The long green branches sway gently in the breeze, adding an instant Zen-like quality to the landscape. In these uncertain … [Read more...] about Weeping Willows: Finding Your Inner Peace
My Little Flower Farm
by Liz Lark-Riley For the last seven years, it's been my joy and privilege to work at Rockledge Gardens...but up until a few weeks ago, I hadn't planted a single seed since I was a little girl. Like many of you, I've taken up new hobbies to … [Read more...] about My Little Flower Farm
