Be on the Lookout for Rose Crown Gall
For gardeners, rose enthusiasts and rosarians, each of the many rose diseases is as important as the others. But we can say for sure Crown Gall is one of the most unsightly of the many… Read More
Tag: Panhandle Gardening
Plant Cupheas for Summer Flowers, Hummingbirds, and More
Cupheas are perennials that produce bright orange, red, yellow or purple flowers all summer and fall. Some species are called cigar plants due to their tubular, cigar shaped flowers tipped in red or yellow… Read More
New Resource on Integrated Pest Management for Shrubs
IPM for Shrubs in Southeastern US Nursery Production Volume II is the third book released by the Southern Nursery Integrated Pest Management Working Group (SNIPM) and includes chapters on hydrangea, loropetalum, holly, rhododendron (including azalea),… Read More
Workshop on New and Re-emerging Rose Diseases and Pests, July 11, 1-5 pm.
Come to this free workshop to learn about the latest results of University of Florida and national research on roses. Receive hands-on training on symptoms and management of rose rosette disease, rose mosaic disease, crown… Read More
Gardening for Pollinator Conservation Workshop – October 13th, Quincy FL
A “Gardening for Pollinator Conservation” Workshop will take place Thursday, October 13, at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) in Quincy. Pollinators are important in conserving native plants, ensuring a plentiful food… Read More
Ashe Magnolia, Rare Beauty of the Florida Panhandle
The huge flowers and leaves of Ashe magnolia make it one of my favorite native flowering trees. Individual flowers may be 6 – 12 inches in diameter and are white with purple blotches at the… Read More
Art and Plants Come Together at the “Art & Garden Fall Family Festival”
The University of Florida/IFAS presents Art & Garden Fall Family Festival, October 3, at the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC), Quincy Campus. Join us that day and discover creative ways to explore visual… Read More
Crapemyrtle Cultivars for North Florida
Crapemyrtle flowering is set to be spectacular this year! While most other garden plants droop from summer’s heat, humidity and heavy rains, crapemyrtle thrives and puts on an outstanding show of flowers all summer… Read More
Succulents Thrive in Summer Heat
Summer is here, along with its heat, humidity, drought and stress! One easy way to garden during summer is to use succulents and other drought adapted plants. Succulents are heat-adapted, water-efficient plants often associated with… Read More
Be on the Lookout for Crapemyrtle Bark Scale!
Crapemyrtle bark scale, Eriococcus laqerstroemia, is a new pest of crapemyrtle and is emerging as a major threat to crapemyrtles throughout Florida and the Southeast U.S. This pest was first discovered in the Dallas TX… Read More