As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring, it’s the perfect time to begin thinking about planning your garden. A key thing to do to help prep yourself is starting your seeds. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just beginning, having ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
In celebration of Florida’s Arbor Day, free tree seedlings will be given away on Saturday, January 18, beginning at 10 a.m. at the John McMahon Environmental Center located at 132 Butler Avenue in Crestview. This event is sponsored ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Learn a few easy steps from University of Florida IFAS Escambia Extension to selectively prune your crape myrtles. https://youtu.be/o13s4nuwdEU?si=AD14ZdqnQfuuX43n READ MORE
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While it is a little early to march out the summer annuals, the seed racks and catalogs are presently abundant with fresh 2025 seeds and inspiration to boot! One annual flowering plant that may be of interest is called cleome or spider ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Hummingbirds are getting a lot of love from Florida consumers these days, according to experts at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Experts at UF/IFAS Extension offices regularly provide guidance, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
One of my favorite things about Florida is our year-round warm weather. However, when we occasionally get cold weather that falls below freezing, we need to prepare our tropical loving plants. Certain varieties of palm trees, avocadoes, mangoes, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Recap of January 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector In this month's webinar, we covered invasive caterpillars that feed on vegetable crops. Florida's agriculture industry is home to a wide variety of high value vegetable production. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
It is always good to review and rereview information on occasion, and a popular topic of inquiry is on palms. Palms are a big part of our landscape and as such are often closely scrutinized and sometimes unnecessarily worried about. Amongst ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Whether you're an avid backyard gardener or just starting your houseplant collection, the Orange County Plant Clinic is here to help! Operated by dedicated Master Gardener Volunteers, the Plant Clinic is your go-to resource for plant questions ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Rewild my Street Several of our Urban Hort. staff members for Florida-Friendly Landscaping have been following a wild endeavor from London, Rewild my Street. We love the way this site is designed and admire the British passion for gardening ... READ MORE
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