Growing up in the northeast, autumn was the time to be outside. Crisp mornings and warm afternoons meant that the trees were ablaze with yellows, reds, orange, and purple. It was truly magical and honestly… Read More
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local… Read More
July isn’t the nicest of times to be working in a Florida garden. Why not, spend the day with master gardeners learning about Northeast Florida gardening and getting ideas to improve your own landscape. Attendees… Read More
While some garden pests like to hide under leaves, in the soil, or be so small you cannot see them without a microscope, the Lubber Grasshopper stands out wherever it goes. You probably have seen… Read More
Written by BJ Hausman, UF/IFAS Extension Clay County Master Gardener The 2019 Clay County Agricultural Fair Will take place at the fairgrounds in Green Cove Springs. The dates are Thursday, April 4 thru Saturday, April… Read More
Coming from the Northeast, I used to understand how seasons and cold weather worked in the garden. In the fall it got colder, leaves dropped, and most of the plants just stopped growing and winter… Read More
With the weather cooling off, did you know it’s time to cut out irrigating your lawn? Turfgrass in North Florida goes dormant through the winter. This means it needs little extra water unless we get… Read More
World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on December 5th to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources. An international day to celebrate soil was… Read More
When temperatures drop below freezing for the first time of year, it seems from my perspective that a bit of panic sets in. Early in the winter season many of our landscape plants are still… Read More
When tropical systems threaten you, what should you do? Preparation in the landscape can be key to protect your investment in your property and personal safety during hurricane season. Prepare Well in Advance One key… Read More
