By Amanda Rose Newton If you garden in Florida long enough, someone will hand you a tiny, candy-sweet tomato and say it's an “Everglades.” The name usually refers to a small, wild-looking cherry/currant tomato that shrugs off our heat, humidity, … [Read more...] about Everglades Tomatoes! The history and lore of Florida’s heat-proof cherry, plus how to grow it like a pro.
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Compost Like a Pro: What Kitchen Scraps Help (and Hurt) Your Garden
By Amanda Rose Newton Turning your kitchen scraps into rich, usable compost is one of the most rewarding ways to support your garden and the environment. However, knowing what to discard — and what to keep — is key to getting it right. Today, … [Read more...] about Compost Like a Pro: What Kitchen Scraps Help (and Hurt) Your Garden
Grafted vs. Own-Root Citrus: What Florida Gardeners Need to Know
By Amanda Rose Newton If you’ve browsed a Central Florida nursery looking for citrus trees, you’ve likely seen the term “grafted” thrown around — and maybe even spotted tags that say “own-root.” But what do those terms mean, and which is … [Read more...] about Grafted vs. Own-Root Citrus: What Florida Gardeners Need to Know
