While it is a little early to march out the summer annuals, the seed racks and catalogs are presently abundant with fresh 2025 seeds and inspiration to boot! One annual flowering plant that may be of interest is called cleome or spider ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
It is always good to review and rereview information on occasion, and a popular topic of inquiry is on palms. Palms are a big part of our landscape and as such are often closely scrutinized and sometimes unnecessarily worried about. Amongst ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
The New Year is a great time to make some horticultural resolutions that will benefit any landscape. Let's look at some resources that will make your landscaping experience in Southwest Florida the best in 2025 – we can help! The overarching ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
The round green leaves like small lily pads, and the jewel-like flowers make the nasturtium an extremely ornamental flowering annual. Easily grown them from seed to flower in four to six weeks, not only do nasturtiums make me smile, but ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
African violets were the first houseplants I remember growing as a child. Walk into any garden center or supermarket floral section these days and you are liable to see a nice display of African violets. These traditional flowering houseplants ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
When I first saw a “Moon Cactus” as a youth, I was fascinated and perplexed at this almost artificial looking creation. I only knew that I wanted one and that was it. Over the years the “Moon Cactus” or “Neon Cactus” have ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
If you’re a 4-H member, you may have heard about the 4-H Fair Exhibit Booth, but maybe you’re wondering what it is and why you should take part. The 4-H Fair Exhibit Booth is an incredible opportunity for members to showcase their talents ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Things change quickly in the horticultural sector. Familiar plants kept in the years ago now come in so many different cultivars that it is like a sampler box of candy - such is the Aglaonema or Chinese evergreen. In the “olden ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
If you’re new to 4-H, you might wonder if the county fair and 4-H are the same thing. They often overlap in events and activities, and you’ll see 4-H members showcasing their hard work at the fairgrounds. But they’re actually two separate ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
One of the core goals of 4-H is helping members become engaged, responsible citizens, and a big part of that journey is giving back through community service. When 4-H members take part in community service, they not only improve the world around ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum