The leopard plant – revisited
By Ralph E. Mitchell I went to Bok Tower Gardens late last year; I saw a few plants that rekindled my interest in their use in our area of Southwest Florida. Last January, I wrote… Read More
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Perennial pentas perform year-round
By Ralph E. Mitchell If you like perennial plants that flower almost all-year round, you may be interested in pentas. Named after the Latin word for “five” due to the five-petalled flowers, pentas have bright… Read More
Gardening can be rosy
By Ralph E. Mitchell Many gardeners attempt to make roses a staple flowering shrub in their landscapes. The key to success is selection. Don’t get me wrong – roses can be challenging! However, if well… Read More
Let’s Get Organized
By Kristie Popa It is better to start something early rather than wait until the last minute. Use the first week of October (Get Organized Week) to organize your 4-H project. Choose 1 task from… Read More
Tried and true – Jatropha
By Ralph E. Mitchell While there are many “tried and true” flowering shrubs for our area, there is one that stands out as an almost “foolproof” selection. The shrub/small tree known as Jatropha integerrima, or… Read More
Club Officer Spotlight: Reporter
By Kristie Popa Who, what, when, where and how – the club Reporter tells the story of the club by writing articles for the Hot off the Press Newsletter or the local newspaper. Take a… Read More
Club Officer Spotlight: Vice President
By Kristie Popa Are you considering running for the Vice President position of your 4-H club? Serving as the Vice President of the club is the perfect opportunity to watch the club President so that… Read More
Roses of the Desert
By Ralph E. Mitchell The very first plant I received when I moved to Charlotte County almost twenty-years ago was a desert rose given to me by Master Gardener volunteers as a welcome gift. It… Read More
COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local… Read More
Enjoy epiphytes? Try staghorn ferns!
By Ralph E. Mitchell Epiphytes are plants that get their nutrients and moisture from the air and rain. They also manage to cling to surfaces like tree trunks, branches, or rocks. One very popular epiphyte… Read More