Tag: Clay County
My Journey to Creating a Monarch Butterfly Garden Part 3: Plant Choices
April 23, 2020
Written by Lou-Ann Johanboeke Master Gardener Volunteer This is part 3 of a series, you can find Part 1 here and Part 2 here Milkweeds In the design of my garden, I worked to develop it as a Monarch Waystation. This is a garden that ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesTags: Butterfly, Clay County, Florida Friendly, Garden, Landscape, Landscaping, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Monarch, Pesticide
2020 Clay County Master Gardener Volunteer Training Now Open
April 16, 2020
The time has come to start your application for the 2020 UF/IFAS Extension Clay County Master Gardener Volunteer training! Read below for a big about our awesome group and how to apply! Who We Are The UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener ... READ MORE
Category:Tags: Clay County, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer
Strawberry Season
September 20, 2019
As we enter the fall in Northeast Florida, gardening becomes a bit more tolerable. Temperatures drop and many of our fall and winter vegetables get their opportunity to shine in the garden. One of these plants to think about getting into the ... READ MORE
Category:Tags: Clay County, Fall, Fruit, Garden, Master Gardener, Strawberry, Winter
Getting Ready for Fall- August Gardening Tips
August 9, 2019
It is still extremely hot out and the cooler weather of autumn may seem a lifetime away but August is the time to get ready for a great fall garden. Here are some tips to get you ready for much more pleasant gardening days ahead: Fall Vegetables ... READ MORE
Category:Tags: August, Clay County, Fall, Florida Friendly, Garden, Hurricane, Landscaping, Master Gardener, Plant Sale, Vegetables
Soil pH Testing: What does it tell me?
June 6, 2019
Why do I need a soil pH test? We have completed hundreds of soil pH tests over the past few years at our office and this questions usually comes up. Here are some ideas of what soil pH testing will and won't tell you. What it tells you: ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesTags: Clay County, Florida Friendly, Garden, Landscaping, Lime, Master Gardener, PH, Soil, Soil Testing
It’s Fair Time for the Clay County Master Gardener Volunteers
March 29, 2019
Written by BJ Hausman, UF/IFAS Extension Clay County Master Gardener The 2019 Clay County Agricultural Fair Will take place at the fairgrounds in Green Cove Springs. The dates are Thursday, April 4 thru Saturday, April 13, 2019. This year’s ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Clay County, Clay County Agricultural Fair, Fair, Master Gardener Volunteer
Fighting the Freeze: Landscape Cold Protection
November 27, 2018
When temperatures drop below freezing for the first time of year, it seems from my perspective that a bit of panic sets in. Early in the winter season many of our landscape plants are still in full bloom and it is just so disappointing knowing ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesTags: Citrus, Clay County, Cold, Florida, Florida Friendly, Freeze, Frost, Hibiscus, Mound, Mounding, North Florida, Weather, Winter
pH Soil Testing Offered to Clay County Residents
August 31, 2017
Free pH Soil Testing After a hiatus, free soil pH testing to homeowners in Clay County will be offered starting in September, 2017. This is key to determine what soil amendments may be needed in your lawn, landscape, or garden. Taking a Sample To ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural ResourcesTags: Clay County, PH Test, Soil, Soil Test