Article By Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Don Philpott (dp@mediawiseus.com). Read Don's other articles [here]. March 20 is World Sparrow Day but for one sparrow it may be too late. For most of us the pleasure of gardening is not just ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
It came and went so fast, but it left some noticeable damage behind. The freezing temperatures we had recently, may have caused some havoc on your landscape. Tropical, subtropical, and even some temperate plants are sensitive to ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Water
The Hernando County Master Gardener Nursery is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8:30am- 11:00AM (weather permitting). Specializing in Florida native and Florida-Friendly plants, the nursery offers a large selection of healthy, pesticide-free plant ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Success using cut flowers is easy if you follow a few basic steps. Perhaps you purchased a bouquet or were the lucky recipient of flowers, but they only lasted a few days. Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to increase the longevity ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Are you confused by your lawn not looking as beautiful as you would like it to be? Well! One of the following could be the problem. Inadequate site preparation is a major problem- Soil preparation is one of the most important step ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
The UF/IFAS Extension St Lucie County Florida Master Naturalist Uplands course is an examination of plants, animals and human interactions in upland systems. Master Naturalists Tammy Tauscher, Walter Stickley and Michelle Peterson formed a ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Join our UF/IFAS Sumter County Extension Master Gardeners at the Lady Lake Lowes home improvement store on Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lowes is located at 13705 US Hwy 441/27. Master Gardeners will have a booth located ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
UF IFAS Extension Collier County and Collier County Parks and Recreation are pleased to join with area orchid enthusiasts to present Orchids in the Park. A local Orchid Show and Sale located at the North Collier Regional Park on Livingston ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Chart of Characteristics of Flowering Trees for Subtropical Locations includes Botanical Name, Common Name, Potential Height, Flower Color Flower, Grade, Flowering, Season and Uses READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources
Are you concerned about conserving water and protecting our river and estuary? Do you wish there was something you could do as a homeowner to keep our water clean and our estuary healthy? In our watershed, the St. Lucie River and Estuary have ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn