The Florida-Friendly Landscaping project at Gilchrist County Sheriff office is one that honors the fallen, appreciates the living and is borne of a desire to make a positive difference. Nature Coast Master Gardener, Christine H., felt something could be… Read More
I’ll be first to admit gardening is hard work. Over the years, the man of the mower has put in sweat and toiled to draw forth an edible bounty. Working the land has revealed a great deal about… Read More
Levy County Extension hosts the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF-IFAS) Extension Master Gardener (MG) program! The University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service is a federal, state, and county partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in… Read More
With so many choices online and in stores, how do I choose the best plants for my yard? Make every dollar count with resilient plants suitable for your site. The challenges, be it slopes, wet sites, dry sites, shady… Read More
An arctic blast is coming. How do I protect plants from freezing temperatures? The good news is plants have acclimated to gradual cooling temperatures. However, a drastic temperature change is coming. I am amazed at providence. The predicted… Read More
On the second day of winter a dear friend gave to me two pruning friends. An assembly line is effective to root prune sixty dwarf viburnum. Is it worth all that trouble? Why take time and effort? Plants grown… Read More
Nature Coast Master Gardener (NCMG) share time, talent and training at Gardens & Ghouls Festival. NCMG provide UF IFAS Extension Levy County resources and programs to a diverse audience. An enchanting learning experience was our goal. Why have… Read More
Beautification & Enhancement Award recognized Master Gardeners who beautify and enhance their community through plantings. It is based on the creation of new plantings or modifying existing plantings which can be either exterior or interior landscapes. Because this… Read More
Extension connects the general public with University of Florida scientist and specialist by providing research based education. The science behind weed control, specifically the air potato vine, engages youth and residents to hone identification skills. After proper identification,… Read More
