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April: Water Conservation Month

by Eva Maria Pabon
April 3, 2023

For the last 25 years, April has been Water Conservation Month in Florida. This is especially important this year, as we are in a drought. While half of Osceola is only in a moderate drought, the other half is severe. Seminole ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Eva Maria Pabon, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening In Central Florida, Toho Water, Water Conservation

The Florida Cooters

by Eva Maria Pabon
March 10, 2023

From one hobby to another While gardening is always a great thing to do, a person sometimes needs to take a break and go out and look at the world around us. This hobby has caused me to find the Florida Cooter. What in the world is a ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Cooters, Gardening, Gardening In Central Florida

I would like to plant a shamrock to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Will they grow outside here in Florida?

by Eva Maria Pabon
March 16, 2022

St. Patrick’s Day Story The history of Saint Patrick's Day does really include what the Irish call a green clover, or shamrock. Saint Patrick was said to have bent down and picked up a leafy green shamrock stem found on the church lawn ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Eva Pabon, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Gardening In Central Florida, Invasive Species, St Patrick's Day

What can I do after cold damage in my garden?

by Eva Maria Pabon
February 8, 2022

Cold nights in Central Florida After some cold nights, there have been some areas of our county which have received freeze damage, while others have escaped. If you are in one of the unlucky areas, and have some cold-sensitive plants, what ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Cold Damage, Gardening, Gardening In Central Florida, Home Gardening

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