Brazilian pepper tree, also known as the Christmas berry or Florida holly, is not as jolly as it may appear. Don’t be fooled by its appearance or nicknames—this tree is an invasive exotic plant. Invasive plants do not… Read More
It is time a great time of the year to buckle down and work on record book. Here are a few ways to gallop ahead and get stuff done. Goals Complete the goals section first. Think about what you want to… Read More
With fewer pests and cooler weather, winter is a great time to grow culinary herbs in Osceola County. Below are a few of my favorite and most-used herbs. All of these herbs can be grown from seed, or… Read More
Around this time of year, I usually get questions about how to safely thaw a turkey. It’s a big bird…sometimes a REALLY big bird…and thawing it safely can be a challenge if you’re buying it frozen. If you… Read More
Every year the Osceola County Master Gardener have two plant sales to provide the community unique plants and education. During the last sale we asked the visitors if they will like more vendors and the answer was YES!… Read More
Have you noticed? Autumn is here! Take advantage of the cooling temperatures and enjoy an outdoor activity this weekend. Is there a hobby you’ve always wanted to try? A state park or lake you’ve never seen? Whether you… Read More
It’s garden planting season in Central Florida. Add some flowers to your fall garden, and then eat them! Edible flowers are topping the food trend charts this year. Gardeners, professional chefs, and mixologists are exploring ancient recipes and… Read More
University of Florida Turf Breeder, Dr. Kevin Kenworthy will be releasing a new St. Augustinegrass cultivar called CitraBlue. CitraBlue will be a great addition to the warm season turf selection we have in the southeast. By the way,… Read More
It is a fact that more than 99% of insects are of benefits to our existence. This means that we need to identify and protect those that make our lives better. Let’s get it straight! Not all critters… Read More
Healthy plants are happy plants! For a plant to be happy, first it needs to be planted at the right place where it will get all its requirements in the right proportion. Different plants have different amounts of… Read More
