Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping

Celebrate Pollinator Week – June 17-23, 2024

by Holly Abeels
June 17, 2024

Blog post written by Mandy Baily Celebrate Nature’s Wings and Petals! What do insect wings and flower petals have in common? Both come in an astounding array of colors. Insects and flowers are integral pieces of the natural puzzle that ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Brevard County, Environment, Florida Sea Grant, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Wildlife

Squirrels can be entertaining and mischievous

by Sally
November 29, 2018

A common activity for gardeners is to attract wildlife to their yard by planting specific plants, using feeders, and even nesting boxes. When it comes to squirrels though, my suggestion is to add plants to your landscape that provide food and ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Wildlife
Tags: Squirrel, Wildlife

2018 Fall Plant Sale

by Linda Seals
November 16, 2018

The Brevard Discovery Garden is hosting a fall plant sale Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 9 a.m. to Noon. A variety of plants grown by UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardeners will be available. We will have a variety of natives such as varnish leaf ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes

Sustainable Floridians Program

by Linda Seals
October 5, 2018

Have you thought about living more sustainably, but don't know where to start? Or are you interested in how you can convince others to live more sustainably? If so, this discussion-to-action program is just for you. Join UF/IFAS Extension Brevard ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Management

How to Convert Your Yard to a Florida-Friendly Landscape

by Linda Seals
May 29, 2018

Horticulturist Linda Seals will walk you through the steps to convert your yard into a Florida-Friendly LandscapeTM that not only conserves water, but will also be the envy of your neighbors! Take home your own landscape plan designed by you ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping

Simpson’s Stopper, a Showy Lawn Solution

by Linda Seals
May 1, 2018

If you are wondering how you can contribute to healing the Indian River Lagoon, I recommend starting with your lawn. So whether your lawn is beach side or landlocked…formal or informal…Simpson’s Stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans) is the perfect ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, NATURAL RESOURCES

The Key to Growing a Green Thumb

by Linda Seals
March 13, 2018

A woman approached me at an event recently and lamented how she has a black thumb and cannot grow anything. I didn’t believe her for a second. Anyone can be a successful gardener. Yes, anyone! I asked her about the plants she had tried to ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes

How to Make Your Garden Hummingbird Friendly

by Tiffany Porter
June 5, 2017

How to Make Your Garden Hummingbird Friendly An article written by Highlands County Master Gardener Volunteer: Charlie Reynolds Hummingbirds are a great addition to any garden and are beautiful to watch flitting hither and thither. However, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: HCMG, Hummingbird

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