It’s spring harvest time for pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farms in Osceola County. Blueberries, peaches, blackberries, and lots of vegetables are available this season. Harvest seasons are short, so plan your picking days now! Why support local agriculture?… Read More
Trees in Central Florida Central Florida has a variety of trees ranging from native to flowering trees. Trees have many benefits in Central Florida. Some of the common benefits include providing shade, wildlife habitat, a source of fruits,… Read More
Psst, I have a secret to tell you. Your milk is full of something. They are small, there’s a lot of them, and they affect your health. Want to know what it is? It’s nutrients! Good ol’ Vitamin… Read More
The Osceola County Master Gardeners have been working really hard to bring our First Spring Festival and Plant Sale to the community. This year we have vendors selling plant, honey, garden products and more. Come and visit us… Read More
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is February 25th through March 2nd, 2019. In recognition, the Osceola Board of County Commissioners issued a Proclamation at their February 18th meeting. In addition, NISAW events and workshops will occur throughout… Read More
It’s that time of year again! Fair time! The Osceola County Fair is a great place to come out and support Osceola County 4-H and FFA members who raise and show market animals. The goal is for the… Read More
Weeds- are unsightly and undesirable plants that grow where they are not needed. Weeds often grow faster than the desired turf grass, compete with lawn for nutrients, water, and light. If weeds are left uncontrolled it will result… Read More
You may have seen the recent reports about the National Parks. With the partial government shutdown, many National Park Service employees are on furlough and unable to maintain the parks. Images of overflowing trash and damaged campsites serve… Read More
The traditional Florida garden is characterized with wildlife activity, indigenous colors, and textures. You might think that maintaining a traditional Florida garden may be costly and strenuous, but it is not. There is a simplified way that can… Read More
What is Pruning? The removal of growth from a plant to maintain its health and vigor, regulate its shape, and control flowering and fruiting.Why do we Prune? To remove dead, diseased, or damage wood; to improve and maintain… Read More
