A New Garden in 2020
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
Tag: Master Gardener
Draped Hypertufa Container Garden in the New Year
Make a unique, one of a kind, draped container using cement infused fabric. Multiple uses in addition to a traditional planter; displaying faux flowers, in the guest bath with soaps and towels or decorative container for potted plants…. Read More
Plant Clinic for Elementary Science Days
Nature Coast Master Gardener (NCMG’s) volunteers entertained, informed and engaged Bell and Trenton Elementary students during Science Days. We used portable herbarium books, turkey tangle frog fruit seedlings, sand spur, cotton bolls, warm and cool season Florida vegetable… Read More
Wildlife and Invasive Species Education (W.I.S.E.) Workshop
W.I.S.E. returns in 2020! UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County is pleased to offer the Wildlife and Invasive Species Educations (WISE) workshop on February 11 and 12, 2020. We have two full days of expert presenters from The University of… Read More
Back the Blue – A Community’s Generosity
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
Got Plants?
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
Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
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
Two Pruning Friends
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
SPOOK-tacular Garden Festival
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
Master Gardeners Earn State Awards
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