Hospitable Harvests LLC
About
Hospitable Harvests
At Hospitable Harvests, we provide personalized consulting and advice for individuals and businesses eager to learn how to grow native and edible plants. Our focus is on teaching soil regenerative growing methods, encouraging self-sufficiency, and guiding healthy lifestyles. This enables gardeners to produce nutrient-dense food with richer flavor and texture. We believe everyone should embrace the uplifting mental and physical health rewards of being active in the garden. Hospitable Harvests offers expert guidance in crop planning, soil enrichment, and harvest maximization. Our comprehensive gardening guides and custom garden plans are tailored for beginner and amateur gardeners, as well as commercial farms seeking more sustainable growing practices.​
We are committed to creating a thriving community of self-sufficient gardeners and farmers through conservation focused garden cultivation. These methods enrich soils and enhance biodiversity. As we face the challenges of climate change, we encourage everyone to grow in harmony with nature and the seasons. By adopting the best practices, together we can cultivate delicious food, capture carbon, and attract pollinators back to our gardens. Join us in the sustainable gardening/farming movement!
My Story
My name is Dawson Amico
I live in Orlando, FL growing zone 9B/10A. Habitat Restoration is my true passion in life. Ever since I was a child I have taken an interest in growing plants. My growing journey started when I learned how to grow native milkweed from seed at age 18. It came from wanting to help the struggling monarch butterfly population. I loved sharing my milkweed plants with friends and gardeners alike.
In 2020 during the covid pandemic I began my composting journey and have since experimented with many different kinds of composting. In this same year I joined my friend in starting our own native, edible, and medicinal plant nursery in Oviedo called Monarch Urban Farm. Naturally, we cultivated a variety of native milkweed species.
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September 2021 I accepted the Fleet Farming Manager position within the 501(c)(3) nonprofit IDEAS For Us. In this leadership position I managed over different 15 front yard microfarms and orchards for almost 3 years. My farming efforts included crop planning, seasonal crop rotation, oversight of farmers market operations, volunteer supervision, as well as the ongoing managment and infrastructure improvements of these greenspaces. I also developed and taught a series of hands-on dynamic classes within the Fleet Farming program, known as the Living Learning Classes.
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As the founder of Hospitable Harvests, I aim to share my knowledge and passion for sustainable growing with others. You can think of me as your personal garden coach! Whether you're just beginning your gardening journey or seeking to enhance your skills; I am here to assist and support you at any stage of the process you need guidance.
