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Protecting Our Pollinators in the Landscape

Bees, butterflies and other insects play important roles as pollinators in our environment. Over 50 major crops in the United States and at least 13 crops in Florida depend on honey bees. Many native plants… Read More

Florida Wildflowers: Coreopsis

by Mary Salinas

Posted: September 24, 2015

In our demonstration garden we are enjoying the small but vibrant blooms of our state wildflower Coreopsis, also commonly known as tickseed. After many years of its use in the Florida highways beautification program, Coreopsis… Read More

Category: Horticulture

Tags: Annuals, bees, butterflies, butterfly gardening, coreopsis, Garden Design, General Gardening, Native plants, Panhandle Gardening, perennials, Pollinators, tickseed, wildflowers