Springtime in Central Florida is a great time to garden and attend to “spring cleaning” in our landscapes. So, gather up your gloves and tools and consider the following spring-time garden projects: Pruning Around the… Read More
This recipe is a sure crowd-pleaser and is greatly welcomed at Master Gardener potlucks. The recipe originally came from my dad’s family, but my mom improved on it! Into a large pot (or crockpot), put:… Read More
One of the wonderful benefits of living in Florida is that it allows for year-round gardening! Community gardens and yards alike are colorfully decorated with favorites such as onions, squash, basil, tomatoes and more. If… Read More
Are you looking for a speaker for your civic organization, club, or school classroom? Consider a gardening program from UF/IFAS Extension Polk County. We have a variety of gardening and landscaping programs for all ages…. Read More
Gardeners love to share: plants, seeds, knowledge, experiences and inspiration! There are so many ways to share garden fun, and here are just a few: 1) Throw a “garden” party. Entertaining can’t get much more… Read More
Do you love to stroll through gardens for inspiration? If so, we invite you to visit our Demonstration Garden located at the Polk County Extension Office in Bartow. The goal of our garden is to… Read More
Sadly, this year the big water oak in my front garden had reached the point in its life where it needed to be removed. The oak was probably planted at the time the house was… Read More
What are pollinator or butterfly gardens and why are they beneficial? Pollinators (bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds and other beneficial creatures) transfer pollen from flower to flower, or within flowers. These hard workers serve a critical… Read More
All over Polk County and Florida there are volunteer groups working in relative obscurity to help people and to make all of our lives better. One such group is the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Master Gardener… Read More
Now is a great time for “spring cleaning” in your landscape! You can achieve a beautiful landscape and help the environment at the same time by following the conservation-based principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™! So, gather… Read More
