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
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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
How to Care for a Cut Christmas Tree
by Denise Crawley Christmas trees are in! It's time to go over a few tips on how to choose the perfect cut Christmas tree and how to keep it beautiful and healthy throughout the holidays. Tips for purchasing a fresh cut Christmas Tree Know … [Read more...] about How to Care for a Cut Christmas Tree
Poisonous Plants and Pets: What to avoid if you have a plant-curious furry companion
by Amanda Rose Newton One of the most common questions we are asked here at the garden is whether a plant, for the home or for the yard, poses the potential to harm pets. Unfortunately, the short answer to that question is that many plants, in … [Read more...] about Poisonous Plants and Pets: What to avoid if you have a plant-curious furry companion
Carnivorous Wonders – These fascinating plants lure, catch and digest insects
by Amanda Rose Newton Looking for a unique gift? There is perhaps nothing quite as fascinating or unusual as the often-misunderstood carnivorous plant. Found nearly everywhere on Earth (except Antarctica), these plants have managed to … [Read more...] about Carnivorous Wonders – These fascinating plants lure, catch and digest insects
