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 cared for, roses in our area can ... READ MORE
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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 the list below or create your own for each day ... READ MORE
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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 just plain Jatropha ... READ MORE
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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 look at the requirements for the club Reporter as ... READ MORE
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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 you have a better understanding of the ... READ MORE
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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 was a plant I had heard of, but never grown ... READ MORE
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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 UF/IFAS Extension office ... READ MORE
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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 is the staghorn fern. This unusual ... READ MORE
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“Worm” is our common word for invertebrate animals that have soft, elongated bodies. When most people think of worms, they usually think of nightcrawlers or red wigglers. Both may be called earthworms since they both are found in the earth, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
By Ralph E. Mitchell One flowering bulb that always catches my eye in the garden center spring bulb displays is the calla lily. A member of the Aroid family, this flowering plant forms a spathe with a central spadix where the true flowers ... READ MORE
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