There is a show going on in our local landscapes. I visited the Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Solomon's Castle last week and, in addition to the history, architecture and landscapes, a stunning display of powderpuff shrubs caught ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
It has been a great gardening year, but 2022 is ready for cultivation and planting! Take time for some personal horticultural reflection and goal setting in the gardening department! The New Year is a great time to make some horticultural ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Orchids are not my forte, but I do know what I like and how to care for them. In the category of orchids, my first orchid of choice is the cattleya. My next orchid of interest is the Vanda orchid. Vanda orchids are amazing epiphytes that ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Almost everyone is familiar with bromeliads and the myriad of types, colors and floral displays. There is another bromeliad relative called Dyckia which maintains the bromeliad shape but has characteristics of hardiness and drought-tolerance ... READ MORE
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The pencil cactus is a common plant found for sale at garden centers destine for dish gardens and local landscapes. They are succulents and exotic in form and nature with pencil-width stems and tiny leaves. While succulents, they are not ... READ MORE
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Most people freak out when they find holes in the leaves of their plants! However, in some cases holes are expected and ornamental. Have you ever seen the “Swiss Cheese” plant? This houseplant is known for its holes and would not look ... READ MORE
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I wrote about this relatively new weed a few years ago and it has made an appearance once again! You may have seen what looks like swathes of “light snow” on medians, the sides of roads and local yards. What you are actually seeing ... READ MORE
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“Butter” is a common name used in the horticultural world - “buttercups” is an example. There is another bedding plant with the common name “butter daisy” that might interest you. Also called Melampodium divaricatum, this member ... READ MORE
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We held an Open House at our Demonstration Garden located off Harbor View Road on October 23rd. We had at least one-hundred and fourteen people attend and it was a great morning of discovery and education. One new plant that we had in the ... READ MORE
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While almost everyone is familiar with hibiscus grown in our area, there are some other types that may be new to gardeners. One such type is known by the common name of Coral Hibiscus, Fringed Hibiscus, Skeleton Hibiscus, Chinese Lantern ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes