Getting Ready for Fall- August Gardening Tips
It is still extremely hot out and the cooler weather of autumn may seem a lifetime away but August is the time to get ready for a great fall garden. Here are some tips to get you ready… Read More
Tag: Landscaping
Summer’s rainbow of flowers
So many flowers…so little time. Summer’s flowering tree displays range from the warm orange-red hues of the Royal Poinciana (count yourself VERY fortunate if you own a yellow poinciana – they are quite uncommon), and the scarlet tones of… Read More
Master Gardener Volunteer Program Information Session
If you are interested in the University of Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program in Escambia County, plan to attend a special Volunteer Open House on Tuesday, August 6. Learn about training sessions, volunteer activities, and the role of… Read More
Soil pH Testing: What does it tell me?
Why do I need a soil pH test? We have completed hundreds of soil pH tests over the past few years at our office and this questions usually comes up. Here are some ideas of what soil pH… Read More
A Passion for Purple
It is very likely that you know a few people who have a passion for purple, and celebrated author Alice Walker noted that it’s almost a cardinal sin for one to ignore nature’s salute to the color purple… Read More
Learn Gardening “From the Ground Up”
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 are sure to… Read More
Is Your Landscape Water-Wise?
Is your landscape water-wise? The Tampa Bay Community Water-Wise Awards Program is seeking to recognize landscapes from across the tri-county Tampa Bay* region that showcase the best in “water-wise” design and maintenance. *(includes Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough) (UPDATE:… Read More
Lots of Lubbers- What do do?
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 this pest lumbering… Read More
Gardening for Pollinators Class
Learn which plants and gardening techniques will attract the greatest number of pollinators to your garden. Topics will include attracting butterflies, bees and native pollinators, nectar and host plants, native bee nest boxes and more. $10 per person…. Read More
Tips for Planting Trees
Among the variety of questions that come to Extension from time to time there is usually one that asks the best time to plant a tree. Once when the question was posed, I heard this very direct and… Read More