Button Bush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is an amazing plant for both natural area restorations and landscapes. Found naturally throughout Florida and much of the US and Eastern Canada (zones 4-10A) in various wetland environments such as ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Mushrooms are creating a stink in Northwest Florida lately. A foul-smelling mushroom from the stinkhorn fungus is popping up in many of our landscapes. It is their odor that normally gets the attention of a homeowner out in their landscape. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Keystone Plants for Central Florida Planting native species is an excellent first step toward attracting beneficial insects. In his influential book Nature’s Best Hope, author, conservationist, and entomologist Douglas Tallamy explains ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Ask the Plant Clinic: Real Questions from Central Florida Gardeners In this episode of Your Central Florida Yard podcast, join us to learn about some of the frequent questions our plant clinic has received from central Florida gardeners. Check ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, LawnGarden Tasks that WOW In this episode of Your Central Florida Yard podcast, join us to learn about which garden tasks can make a big difference in the appearance of your landscape. Anne and Julie also share their top two favorite tasks ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesWays to Bring Fall into Your Central Florida Yard In this episode of Your Central Florida Yard podcast, join us to learn about plants that bloom in the fall and plants whose foliage fits right into that classic fall color palette right here ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Honoring Dedicated Volunteers We proudly recognize the contributions of Else Brunner, Scott Hedrick, Moe McCausland, and Debra Weiss, acknowledging their 10th Anniversary of service to the University of Florida Master Gardener program. Nature ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes,
Florida is best known for its hot, humid summers and mild winters, but even the Sunshine State isn’t immune to an occasional freeze. When temperatures dip below 32°F, buildings quickly become vulnerable. To help our units - and even regular ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Home Management
Winter lawn care tips for St. Lucie County homeowners Each winter, people in St. Lucie County notice their grass growing more slowly or turning brown. This makes many homeowners ask: “Is my lawn dead?” and “Should I add fertilizer to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Recreation, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardener Volunteer Catalina Franco-Cicero Growing Community, One Master Gardener at a Time: The Isles Garden Club Story In the heart of Pembroke Pines, Florida, the Isles Garden Club's Florida-Friendly ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life