Protecting pollinators around the backyard
We have all read how important pollinators are to an ecosystem. We have also heard of all the causes for the decline of several species, but maybe we haven’t sat down to think of what we can do… Read More
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Fall Seed Sale – Local Pick Up Only
Just in time for your fall gardens, the Master Gardeners are pleased to present seeds for this upcoming season. Now is also an excellent time to scatter/plant native flowers and other cool-living varieties, so don’t forget your pollinator… Read More
Growing Green Series: Gifts from the Garden
Gardens can offer more than just beauty. Join UF IFAS Escambia Extension to learn how to use garden items and plants to make meaning gifts for this holiday season. There are two opportunities and locations to join us… Read More
Summer Flowers in 15 minutes: An On-Demand Webinar Series
Join UF/IFAS Extension Polk County experts for an on-demand series of four, 15-minute online educational workshops to help you plan a beautiful summer garden of flowering plants. Topics include summer flowering annuals, perennials, wildflowers, and bulbs. (Click the… Read More
Celebrate Pollinator Week June 21-27
Calling all gardeners (and all who want to be gardeners)! Would you like to learn how to help our natural environment and add beauty to your yard? Join in this year’s annual international celebration of Pollinator Week! This… Read More
A plant for Mothers’ Day? UF/IFAS scientists breed top ornamentals
If you give mom a plant for Mother’s Day, you might appreciate the aroma and aesthetics of the flower you bought – and flora in general. You might even wonder how the plant got to the retailer or… Read More
Crape Myrtle in It’s Natural Form
Crape myrtles are all around good tree selections for the landscape. When left in their more natural form with just a little selective pruning, crape myrtles can provide shade during our hot summer days. Learn the many qualities… Read More
Florida-Friendly Edible Landscaping
The principles of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program are often applied to lawns and ornamental landscapes, but they can be applied to edible landscapes containing vegetables, herbs and fruit trees too! By following the nine FFL principles, you can produce… Read More
Fallen Oak Leaves Make a Great Mulch
It is a great time of year to refresh your landscape beds with mulch. A good source for (free) mulch is fallen oak leaves, which are in abundance this time of year. Oak leaves are a lovely shade… Read More
Florida Friendly Demonstration Garden at UF/IFAS Extension Polk County
Have you visited the Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) Demonstration Gardens at UF/IFAS Extension Polk County in Bartow? These gardens feature the nine principles of FFL and received a state award in 2019. The gardens are open to the public… Read More