What is a seed? This might seem like a simple question, but seeds play a much larger role than their tiny form might let on. Seeds are one of the most important means of plant reproduction. They carry the genetic material from parent plants ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Featured Pollinator: The ruby-throated hummingbird A Blooming Partnership For successful pollination and survival, plants have evolved to charm and attract a variety of animals and insects, forming symbiotic partnerships that ensure mutual ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
Like many people, I’ve often caught myself wondering how to expand a single plant into a whole collection. Humans have been multiplying plants for thousands of years for many reasons. Some do it to produce more food, while others want ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
We're thrilled to announce the launch of "Planting Pinellas," a brand-new podcast dedicated to sustainable gardening and landscaping in Pinellas County. Produced by passionate Master Gardener Volunteers from the Pinellas County Extension Office ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
If I told you that some plants live in the air, would you believe me? Other plants latch onto host plants for survival, and some do not even photosynthesize! Keep reading to learn a little more about the vast world of plants. Epiphytes Epiphytes ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Yes, plant's have hormones just like humans do! Hormones are produced naturally by the plant and control plant growth. Let's discuss the main plant hormones. Auxin This is the hormone that is likely in your rooting powder. It is responsible ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Plants are complex living organisms, just like you and me. Plants make and consume their own food and use it to grow and develop to reproduce. Each of the plant's organs play a vital role in the plant's survival. Understanding the function of ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Yes, you read that correctly: vascular plants have their own version of a circulatory system. Understanding this system is essential for a gardener. The Basics Plants have a complex network of tissues that transport water, nutrients, and other ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
You may be impressed with the determination of nature when you find that little sprout growing up from the driveway or contemplate how wooden roots crumble concrete. On the one hand it is incredible, but if these things are happening on your ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
June is Pollinator Month! Pollinators are crucial for the reproduction of all kinds of plants. You’ve thought about where a baby comes from, but have you ever thought where a peach comes from? Let's explore why June is dedicated to these ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension