Tree Planting Techniques
Planting a tree in a landscape takes planning, and a few more steps than simply putting the tree in a whole. Common issues with tree planting: Not calling to check for utilities before you dig. This can be… Read More
Tag: gardening
From the Ground Up workshop set for January 2022
January is not always the nicest of times to be working in a Florida garden. Why not spend the day with Master Gardener Volunteers learning about Northeast Florida gardening and getting ideas to improve your own landscape at… Read More
How Do I Select a Landscape Tree from a Nursery?
You finally selected the planting location and tree species for our landscaping project! Congratulations! Now what? Contact local nurseries to see who carries what you are looking for. Familiarize yourself with Florida Grades and Standards for Nurseries Plans… Read More
Four Assorted Birds
On the fourth day of winter a dear friend gave to me four assorted birds. Making small changes in the landscape benefit winged visitors. At minimum, birds need food, water, cover and space to bear and raise young…. Read More
Veterans find community in gardening group
In early 2018, a therapist working with Tallahassee-area veterans approached UF/IFAS Extension Leon County horticulture agent Mark Tancig with an idea. She wanted to start a group gardening program at the Sergeant Ernest I. “Boots” Thomas VA Clinic… Read More
Raining Fall Color
Raining Fall Color It is fall in southwest Florida. Pumpkins have arrived on doorsteps and jackets are emerging from the depths of closets to meet the chill of early morning. Marking the turn of the seasons in Florida… Read More
Purple Power: The Extraordinary Eggplant
Eggplant is generally underappreciated and underused in the American diet. It’s too bad; this versatile, very low-calorie vegetable can be used in a wide variety of delicious recipes. Eggplant is also packed with powerful antioxidants like nasunin that… Read More
Ways to BEE in our community
Interested in connecting with your local community and BEEing more environmentally friendly? Keen on supporting pollinators or tapping into some of our many Extension resources on gardening or sustainability? Read on for ways to “BEE” connected on these… Read More
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
Easy tips for propagating plants
Plant Collectors Many gardeners love to collect plants. Many of you have pinched stems off a plant when no one was looking! You know who you are! My Mother was one of those people. If she was at… Read More