Easy Herbs for Central Florida
With fewer pests and cooler weather, winter is a great time to grow culinary herbs in Osceola County. Below are a few of my favorite and most-used herbs. All of these herbs can be grown from seed, or… Read More
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October Gardening
Written by Norma Friend, UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardener* Although summer is over there is still much to do in our gardens. Autumn days are the perfect time to make decisions that will improve the appearance as well… Read More
Fact Sheets: Herbs | African Iris | Torch Ginger | Peacock Plant | Siam Tulip | Spider Plant | Stephen Brown | Lee County Extension
Herbs African Iris (Dietes Vegeta) Torch Ginger (Etilngera Elatior) Peacock Plant (Calathea Makoyan) Siam Tulip (Curcuma Alismatifolia) Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Capense)
EVENT: Cooking with Herbs and Spices
NOTE: Our apologies, but this class has been canceled. The class will be offered again Nov. 8. Visit ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com to learn more and register. Cooking with herbs and spices not only adds flavor to your recipes, but also… Read More
Composting, Good for the Landscape and Environment
When you think of compost you may picture some ready to purchase bagged product that is used as a soil amendment for new plantings. You may not realize that yard waste and vegetable scraps from your kitchen can… Read More
Herbs and Spices: Colorful and Delicious!
Herbs and spices have been used for hundreds of years in cooking and medicinal purposes. They add a wide range of flavors to food and may also provide health benefits. For some people, using herbs and spices can… Read More
Planting in November
While other states are experiencing nearly freezing temperatures in November, Florida provides cool, dry weather that is great for many plants. You can take advantage of Florida’s weather by following these planting suggestions based on the Florida climate… Read More
What Are Essential Oils?
Essential oils–you may have heard of them, but what exactly are they? These oils are volatile, aromatic substances drawn from plants. From rituals to medicine, essential oils have been used for a variety of reasons throughout history. Now, people typically… Read More
Planting in September
While September marks the beginning of fall, the summer’s blistering temperatures may not drop for some time. To see what you should plant this month, use these recommendations based on Florida’s climate regions. You can identify your area… Read More
Planting in August
August marks the transition from summer to fall—especially in your garden. If you’re wondering what you should plant this month, then use these suggestions based on the Florida climate zones.