by Amanda Rose Newton When America is faced with challenging times, we garden. In the 1940s during the War, growing food brought control, security, and a sense of purpose to people across the country. Most books on victory gardening focus on … [Read more...] about You Can Do It! Container Victory Gardening
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Life is Peachy, Even in Florida!
by Amanda Rose Newton With the continued uncertainty brewing in the citrus industry in Florida, the shift to consider other fruit varieties has begun. If you have been longing for the stone fruits you might have enjoyed further North or West, you … [Read more...] about Life is Peachy, Even in Florida!
Invite Butterflies for Brunch: Create Your Own Butterfly Container Garden
by Amanda Rose Newton Whether your backyard is several acres or a concrete slab, you can create a beautiful garden to entice important butterfly pollinators to stop by for a quick visit. When creating a butterfly garden, the same rules apply … [Read more...] about Invite Butterflies for Brunch: Create Your Own Butterfly Container Garden
Ground covers and lawn alternatives: zone 9b gardening
by Amanda Rose Newton Groundcovers simply refer to plants that are low growing and have a spreading habit. Most of us grew up with traditional turf grass lawns and may have never considered the abundance of other options that exist. Many of … [Read more...] about Ground covers and lawn alternatives: zone 9b gardening
Florida plants for wet soil
by Amanda Rose Newton Florida boasts a unique geology that provides many coastal areas with sandy, well-draining soil, but also creates low-lying patches where water naturally accumulates. Brevard County is no exception, and with the rainy season … [Read more...] about Florida plants for wet soil
Growing a True Florida Garden: Plant Native!
by Amanda Rose Newton Florida is unique in having typical temperate as well as exotic subtropical species all in one place. Embrace what makes living here so special and dedicate a portion (or all) of your yard to native plants. There are many … [Read more...] about Growing a True Florida Garden: Plant Native!
Edible Landscaping in Zone 9b
Put Your Yard to Work For You! by Amanda Rose Newton If the thought of making a simple raised bed garden makes you overwhelmed, having your backyard serve as a food ecosystem may seem out of the question! However, creating your own food forest … [Read more...] about Edible Landscaping in Zone 9b
Growing Healthy Citrus in Florida
by Amanda Rose Newton If you were to ask someone what fruit comes to mind when they think Florida, chances are, it would be a type of citrus. Throughout the 1900s, the citrus industry was booming, and the result could be seen by sprawling orchards … [Read more...] about Growing Healthy Citrus in Florida
Growing Roses in Florida
by Amanda Rose Newton Roses are the quintessential flower of love. However, it takes more than just love for successful roses in Florida! Luckily, we have established time-honored techniques that have kept our roses successful from Valentine's Day … [Read more...] about Growing Roses in Florida
Giving Houseplants as Gifts
by Amanda Rose Newton Houseplants are an incredibly thoughtful and memorable gift that can be enjoyed for years to come. Before you go and pick out a random houseplant plant to give as a gift, it is important to note that different … [Read more...] about Giving Houseplants as Gifts
