Central Florida-Friendly Plants with Healing Histories By Amanda Rose Newton For centuries, gardens have grown not just food and flowers — but healing. A home garden apothecary allows you to step outside and harvest fresh, natural remedies for … [Read more...] about Garden Apothecary: Simple Medicinal Herbs You Can Grow at Home
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Climbing Plants — Best Vines for Trellises and Privacy
By Amanda Rose Newton If you’re looking to add vertical charm, lush privacy, or a touch of wild beauty to your Central Florida garden, vines are the perfect solution. They grow up instead of out, turning fences, trellises, and arbors into living … [Read more...] about Climbing Plants — Best Vines for Trellises and Privacy
Worm Tea: A Natural Boost for Your Lawn and Garden
By Amanda Rose Newton Gardeners are always on the lookout for gentle, sustainable ways to improve plant health. Worm tea—a liquid extract made from worm castings—is one of the easiest, most effective, and earth-friendly fertilizers you can make at … [Read more...] about Worm Tea: A Natural Boost for Your Lawn and Garden
Garden Habitat Heroes: Building a Wildflower Meadow for Biodiversity
By Amanda Rose Newton Florida’s yards can be more than lawns—they can be living habitats. In Central Florida, wildflower meadows are one of the simplest, most rewarding ways to boost biodiversity while adding color and movement to your landscape. … [Read more...] about Garden Habitat Heroes: Building a Wildflower Meadow for Biodiversity
Garden Superfoods for Central Florida
By Amanda Rose Newton Central Florida’s long, hot growing season is perfect for tropical greens and herbs that pack a nutritional punch. These “garden superfoods” are easy to grow, resilient in our climate, and bring both beauty and health … [Read more...] about Garden Superfoods for Central Florida
Garden Habitat Heroes: Supporting Beneficial Insects in Central Florida
By Amanda Rose Newton In Central Florida, our gardens can do more than look beautiful—they can serve as safe havens for the tiny heroes that keep our ecosystems in balance. Beneficial insects such as pollinators, predators, and parasitoids help … [Read more...] about Garden Habitat Heroes: Supporting Beneficial Insects in Central Florida
Garden Controls in Central Florida: What to Use and When
By Amanda Rose Newton Central Florida's lush, subtropical climate is a dream for gardeners and a haven for fruit trees, flowering ornamentals, and tropical foliage. But with the abundant growth comes an inevitable challenge: managing pests and … [Read more...] about Garden Controls in Central Florida: What to Use and When
Lizards in the Landscape: Friend, Foe, or Just Sunbathing?
By Amanda Rose Newton Summer in Central Florida brings a lot of things: sizzling temps, afternoon storms, and, if you've glanced at your patio lately, a whole lot of lizards. If you’ve ever wondered whether these quick little critters are … [Read more...] about Lizards in the Landscape: Friend, Foe, or Just Sunbathing?
Water-Gardening in the Summer: A Cool Way to Garden in Central Florida
By Amanda Rose Newton Looking for a relaxing, low-maintenance way to garden this summer? Consider water-gardening — an often-overlooked option that thrives in our hot Central Florida climate. Whether you have space for a small patio container or … [Read more...] about Water-Gardening in the Summer: A Cool Way to Garden in Central Florida
Garden Habitat Heroes: Shade-Loving Plants for Cool Wildlife Havens in Florida’s Heat
By Amanda Rose Newton Florida summers are no joke—not just for us, but for the wildlife too! As temperatures climb, shady spots in the garden become vital oases for birds, butterflies, lizards, frogs, and beneficial insects. If you’ve got a … [Read more...] about Garden Habitat Heroes: Shade-Loving Plants for Cool Wildlife Havens in Florida’s Heat
