Tag: florida gardening

Florida Heat Isn’t Just Hard on Your Plants—It’s Hard on You, Too

by Angelika Keene
July 21, 2026

As Florida Master Gardeners, we know summer gardening isn't for the faint of heart. We carefully watch our plants for signs of heat stress, adjust our watering schedules, and look for ways to help our gardens survive another hot, humid day. But ... READ MORE

What to Do in the Northeast Florida Edible Garden in May and June

by Beth Marlowe
May 12, 2026

The hot weather is starting to arrive, and along with it come more insects, more disease potential and lots of tomatoes! Hopefully our summer rains begin to arrive as well. When it feels like there's a riot going on in the garden, having a ... READ MORE

Category: , Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Duval, Florida Gardening, Food, Gardening, Irrigation, Vegetable Gardening

Beyond Bouquets: Expert Advice for Creative Mother’s Day Blooms

by Jamie Groh
May 7, 2026

As Mother’s Day approaches, UF/IFAS Extension horticulture expert Erin Harlow says meaningful flower gifts don’t have to come from a florist. With a little thought, she says, creative living gifts can feel more personal than traditional ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Backyard Garden, Beginner Gardening, Cut Flowers, DIY Bouquet, DIY Projects, Extension Education, Family Activities, Florida Gardening, Florida Landscapes, Flower Gardening, Fresh Flowers, Gardening, Gift Ideas, Grow Your Own Flowers, Herbs For Cooking, Home Gardening, Horticulture, Living Gifts, Mother’s Day Gifts, Outdoor Living, Pollinator Friendly Plants, Seasonal Flowers, Spring Gardening, Sustainable Gifts, UF/IFAS Extension

It’s Time to Transplant

by Duval MGV
March 25, 2026

Tomatoes, peppers and eggplants are all warm weather vegetables from the Solanaceae family They feature prominently in many of our favorite Mediterranean cuisines—from Italian, Spanish and Portuguese to Middle Eastern and North African. All ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Duval, Eggplant, Florida Gardening, Gardening, Harvesting, Landscape, Peppers, Plant Transplant, Tomato

What to Grow in the Garden this Spring

by Duval MGV
March 15, 2026

It is clear that spring has arrived, regardless of what the calendar says! Some of our cool season crops, like cilantro, mustard and radishes are bolting and flowering. We often let them do this so our honey bees and native bees have a ready ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Duval, Florida, Florida Gardening, Gardening, Spring, Spring Vegetables

Answers to Fertilizing Lawns

by Duval MGV
March 10, 2026

When should I fertilize? Don’t jump the gun and fertilize the lawn too early. Mid April is the target date to apply the first fertilizer application to warm season lawns in north Florida. What fertilizer should I use? Find a fertilizer ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Duval, Fertilizer, Florida Gardening, Grass, Landscape, Management, Nitrogen, Weed Management, Weeds

In 2023, New Hardiness Zone Announced for Half of Duval County

by Duval MGV
March 7, 2026

Many people are still unaware that the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) released an updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map in 2023. The most recent edition of the map until now was published in 2012 and put Duval County in Zone 9A. The average ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Duval, Florida Gardening, Gardening, Map, Weather, Zones

Low Mow Spring

by Duval MGV
March 5, 2026

Spring is here, and with it comes a flurry of growth and activity in our gardens. Our native bees who are responsible for a large portion of pollination duties are emerging and looking for flowers to forage. It’s only early March, and we ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bees, Duval, Florida, Florida Gardening, Gardening, Landscape, May…, Mowing, Pollinators, Spring, Yard

Companion Planting Can Help Reduce Or Eliminate Insecticide Use In The Garden

by Duval MGV
March 2, 2026

Spring has returned and now is the time to start planting your warm season vegetables Part of the fun of gardening is trying new methods like companion planting. In the past, gardening wisdom would just declare that certain vegetables did not ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Crops, Duval, Florida Gardening, Gardening, Landscape, Mulch

From Wasteland to Wonderland: A Food Forest Journey PART 1

by Giuseppe Di Giacinto
January 24, 2026

Every transformation begins with a question. For me, it started with a thought: What if a forgotten piece of land could come back to life? From this question, a vision began to take root. There was a garden along the west side of the FLREC ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #worklife, Colorful Fruits And Vegetables, Cultural Foods, Florida Gardening, Food Forest, Fragrant Trees, Home Landscape, Horticulture, Therapy, UF/IFAS Extension

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