The Central Florida weather is warming up quickly, but there could still be cold weather in our near future. What’s the best way to get out and exercise your gardening muscles? It’s the perfect time to start annuals from seed! Here are some ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
My 'Lady of the Night' is in full bloom again (previously April 20 and October 10, 2017 ) and now, February 22, 2018. This shrub is stunning when in flower and the bonus (to some people it is a tad too much) is it is super-fragrant in the evening, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Going through life, I’ve met some people that “think they know it all”. I have always educated myself to be knowledgeable and have tried HARD to not have the “know it all” attitude. In my role as a public educator, most people look ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
From creating community gardens to educating homeowners about environmentally-friendly lawn care, Florida Master Gardeners provide research-based horticulture information to Florida residents of all ages. In 2016, more than 4,500 Florida Master ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Trees, shrubs, grass, row crops, et cetera all need essentially the same key components for maximizing growth and maintaining a healthy plant. Essential needs for plant growth include: water availability, soil drainage, soil aeration, access ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, HorticultureCreated by John Terry, UF/IFAS Clay County Master Gardener. Have you ever wanted to try new propagation methods in the garden? Maybe air layering is for you! Materials Needed Sphagnum moss and optional rooting hormone A sharp knife ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
With warmer weather comes more rainfall. While it's great for lawns and ornamentals, its also great for the weeds. An environmentally friendly alternative to weed control is sheet mulching. This permaculture technique consists of laying down ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
A recent program at our yearly Landscape Gardening Series was one on “Lilies and Iris” presented by our own Thomas Becker, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ UF/IFAS Education/Training Specialist. One plant in the lily family that Tom ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, HorticultureFor quite some time there has been an explosion of health food products on the market, specifically advertised as either organic foods or natural foods. Most people don't know that there is a major difference between organic, natural and health ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, Work & Life