UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County will be moving to our new office at the North Charlotte Regional Park at 1120 O’Donnell Road, Port Charlotte FL 33953, October 21st to the 23rd, so please forgive us for any inconvenience during this short transition…. Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell The colorful foliage of the really lets you know that you are in Florida now! The most popular cultivars are generally reddish-pink to maroon in color, but there are many other types to grow… Read More
BY Ralph E. Mitchell Beyond the plants found in our tropical/subtropical landscapes, another enjoyable aspect of this environment is the wildlife it attracts. Birds often highlight this facet of wildlife including the small living jewels we call hummingbirds. … Read More
November 23, 2019 Time: from 9:00AM – 1:00PM The treasure-trove of plants for sale are propagated by Master Gardener volunteers and will range in variety at reasonable prices. There will be garden art, used gardening equipment and books…. Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell Ornamental plants get quite a few interesting names attached to them based on their appearance. One such plant is the screw pine. It is not a true pine, but it does have whorled foliage… Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell To newcomers and long-time residents alike, palms make Florida a paradise to the eye and spirit. Unfortunately, there is a “little devil” of a disease that attacks our palms – Ganoderma butt rot! This… Read More
Did you know, there are over 800 fish species in the world that can purposefully make sounds? Fish make sounds for many reasons, including during feeding, defending or advertising territory, finding mates, courtship and spawning. Sound is important… Read More
Eyes on Seagrass In Charlotte County, local Eyes on Seagrass volunteers have completed their seagrass surveys in upper Charlotte Harbor. This was the first year of our new citizen science survey, which involved trained volunteers collecting seagrass and… Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell You may smell the voodoo lily before you see it – and not in a good way! This unique flowering perennial can be grown in our area almost carefree. From highly exotic flowers that… Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell Insecticidal soap is perhaps the most-used pesticide in my landscape. Its use as a topical spot treatment for many soft-bodied pest insects and spider mites is unequalled. Insecticidal soap is still an insecticide and… Read More
