I think that I shall never see a rouge plant lovely as a tree. But they are still really cool plants. A shade-loving and long-lived perennial, rouge plant (Rivina humilis) grows naturally in the dappled shade under trees,… Read More
Caladium Production in Central Florida During the past 10 years, the University of Florida and Robert D. Hartman of Classic Caladium LLC, have developed breeding programs producing 25 new varieties during recent years. Both programs include commercial production… Read More
Volusia County Master Gardeners will host a tour of several Florida Friendly Landscaping areas at the Volusia County Agricultural Center on Thursday, May 30 starting at 9:00. There will be a plant sale afterwards for tour participants. This tour… Read More
Training Session Date & Time 06/07/2019 08:00 AM – 03:30 PM Training Location UF/IFAS Extension, Volusia County 3100 E. New York Ave DeLand, FL 32724-6497, VOLUSIA Training Cost: $30.00 Registration Closing Date: 05/31/2019, Friday Is this training open… Read More
In April, the UF/IFAS Extension Commercial Horticulture, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Family Nutrition Program agents and staff teamed up to deliver a joint event serving hundreds of Volusia County residents at the Deland Farmers Market. Commercial Horticulture Agent, Karen… Read More
“Don’t get rid of that pile of debris,” my neighbor told me recently. “There is a box turtle living under it. He is so cute!” I grinned with satisfaction and then introduced her to brush piles. A brush… Read More
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New Year’s Resolutions are a time when you reflect on the past and set goals for personal improvement. The Florida Gardener has a great opportunity to make some resolutions that can benefit any landscape. I’ve often been asked … Read More
The emerald ash borer is a very colorful bug. As Floridians we should be aware of the likely arrival of the Emerald Ash Borer to our State. This is a wood borer that has caused the largest tree-death event on… Read More
Pale pink hibiscus-like blossoms. Fleshy sepals, called a calyx, that can be harvested to make sauce, juice, preserves or tea. Lobed leaves that can be used for greens or in a salad. An eye-pleasing landscape plant. Continuous production… Read More
