Weekly “What is it?”: Saw palmetto

The saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a classic symbol of Florida. Found in upland habitats and just to the edge of wetlands, their brilliant green fronds stand out in the mostly brown pine flatwoods and… Read More
Posted: January 27, 2021
The saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a classic symbol of Florida. Found in upland habitats and just to the edge of wetlands, their brilliant green fronds stand out in the mostly brown pine flatwoods and… Read More
by Beth Bolles
Posted: January 26, 2021
The second Gardening in the Panhandle Live is on Thursday, March 11. The topic will be spring vegetable gardening. You may register for the Zoom session and submit a question to be covered by the… Read More
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: event, gardening program, horticulture, turf, weeds
by Beth Bolles
Posted: January 8, 2021
Grow your own horseradish in your home garden. You can then harvest roots to make a delicious, spicy sauce for your favorite dish. Learn outdoor care and kitchen prep with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County…. Read More
Posted: January 6, 2021
Some folks are a little squeamish about amphibians, but for me, it’s always delightful to see a treefrog clinging to one of my windows after a rain. My calico cat is even more delighted, often… Read More
Posted: January 5, 2021
Friday, January 15, 2021 Walnut Hill Community Center (Ruritan) 7850 Hwy 97 Walnut Hill, FL 32568 COST: $15 per person TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Attendees will learn the basics of applying pesticides correctly… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
by Beth Bolles
Posted: December 4, 2020
It is important to follow a few important steps when installing your container tree or shrub. UF IFAS Extension Escambia County shows you how to find the root flare and remove excess soil above the… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: installation, plant installation, shrub planting, tree planting
by Beth Bolles
Posted: December 3, 2020
The North Florida garden has experienced some cold weather damage and even though you want to start pruning back your perennials, now is not the time. Many damaged plant stems protect perennials that return from… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: cold weather damage, freeze, freeze damage, winter damage
by Beth Bolles
Posted: November 17, 2020
Cilantro is an herb that grows well in the cooler months of the North Florida garden. Beth Bolles will share how to grow and use cilantro in the latest Garden to Table feature from UF… Read More
Posted: November 16, 2020
We all know about the fascinating hammerhead shark, with its wide, unusually shaped head, but did you know there may be a different kind of hammerhead lurking in your backyard? Long and skinny, invasive and… Read More
by Beth Bolles
Posted: November 13, 2020
There will be an in person training class on January 14, 2021 for horticulture professionals. If you need to obtain the Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance pesticide license, you may attend the 6 hour training, beginning… Read More
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