Cold temperatures are uncommon in Brevard County during the winter, but they do occur. Knowing what to do, and not do, can save tender plants (tropical and subtropical) and even temperate plants that would otherwise be damaged or killed. As ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences! Make sure to follow us on Eventbrite to be notified by email whenever we post a new class: https://brevardextension.eventbrite.com Want this sent ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
March 2025 Upcoming Classes & Events Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences! Make sure to follow us on Eventbrite to be notified by email whenever we post a new class: https://brevardextension.eventbrite.com Want ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
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
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
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
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 ManagementHorticulturist 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
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
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