Saltbush–a Native Beauty, of Sorts
In the spring and summer, no one notices the little green shrub hidden among wax myrtle and marsh elder at the edge of the salt marsh. However, if I’m leading a group of students or… Read More
Posted: September 16, 2016
In the spring and summer, no one notices the little green shrub hidden among wax myrtle and marsh elder at the edge of the salt marsh. However, if I’m leading a group of students or… Read More
by Beth Bolles
Posted: May 6, 2015
Everyone is interested in growing an easy plant that offers interest all throughout the warm season. Look no further than an old favorite, the purple hyacinth bean, Lablab purpurea. An warm season annual vine that grows easily… Read More
Category: Horticulture
Tags: annual vine, annuals, butterflies, Butterfly Gardening, ornamental vine, Panhandle Gardening, Poisonous Plants, purple-flowered vine, vine, Vines
Posted: November 4, 2014
I recently met with a group of community volunteers who are interested in providing more butterfly habitat in our public areas. Monarchs migrating to Mexico this time of year use northwest Florida as a stopover… Read More
Category: Horticulture
Tags: butterflies, Butterfly Gardening, Butterfly Habitat, Fall 2014, Fall Color, Garden Design, insects, Native plants, Panhandle Gardening, pollinators, Stormwater, trees
Posted: May 27, 2014
Northwest Florida experienced record-setting floods this spring, and many landscapes, roads, and buildings suffered serious damage due to the sheer force of water moving downhill. That being said, we are just entering our summer “rainy… Read More
Category: Horticulture
Tags: Butterfly Gardening, Native plants, Panhandle Gardening, perennials, Rain, Rain Garden, Spring 2014, wildflowers, wildlife
Posted: February 18, 2014
Backyard gardens have increased in popularity the last few years, with record calls to Extension offices statewide on how to grow tomatoes and preserve produce. Along with the boom in home gardening, schools have steadily… Read More
by Beth Bolles
Posted: November 11, 2013
Fall color in the Florida landscape may be a little different than more northern areas but it is just as dramatic with the right plant selections. One of the favorite perennials that is in peak… Read More
Category: Horticulture
Tags: butterflies, Butterfly Gardening, Cassia, Garden Design, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, perennials
by Beth Bolles
Posted: August 5, 2013
Thinking of bulbs for the garden? Summer is not necessarily the time of year that gardeners think about beautiful blooms from bulbs and bulb-like plants, but there are many that bloom in the summer garden. In general, many types… Read More
Category: Horticulture
Tags: Bulbs, butterflies, Butterfly Gardening, crosmia, flowers, garden, General Gardening, lily, Panhandle Gardening, perennials, summer, Summer 2013
by Beth Bolles
Posted: July 7, 2013
Bring your own blend of fireworks to the garden this July by adding the Red Rocket Russelia, Russelia sarmentosa to a full sun area. Russelia sarmentosa. Image Credit Beth Bolles, University of Florida A… Read More
Category: Horticulture
Tags: Butterfly Gardening, Garden Design, Panhandle Gardening, perennials, Summer 2013
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