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Preparing Palms for Hurricane Season in Central Florida

by Julia Sirchia
August 13, 2024

We are officially in hurricane season! On top of the hurricane preparations we have all become accustomed to, there are some common landscaping mistakes that contribute to damage during a storm. Let’s talk about what to do and not to do when ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Healthy, Horticulture, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Hurricanes, Landscape, Landscape Hurricane Protection, Landscaping, Palm, Palm Pruning, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Safety, Tree Safety, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Exploring Florida’s Natives: The Coreopsis

by Julia Sirchia
July 30, 2024

Do you know what Florida’s official state wildflower is? It’s a flower named the coreopsis (Coreopsis leavenworthii). The coreopsis, also known as the "Tickseed" or the "Golden Tickseed," is a wildflower native to Florida. This vibrant perennial ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, #SaveWaterFL, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Dade City, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthy, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Saving Water, Smart Irrigation, Summer, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Water Conservation, Water Wise

Pollinator Appreciation Month

by Julia Sirchia
June 27, 2024

June is Pollinator Month! Pollinators are crucial for the reproduction of all kinds of plants. You’ve thought about where a baby comes from, but have you ever thought where a peach comes from? Let's explore why June is dedicated to these ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Dade City, Eating, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Food Safety, Fresh Fruit And Vegetables, Fruit, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthy, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Nutrition, PolliNATION, Pollinator Gardens, Pollinators, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables

Ways to Water: Hand watering

by Julia Sirchia
June 20, 2024

What is the go-to way you water your garden? In this series we will explore the importance of watering your plants, or irrigation. There are several methods of watering the garden, one of these methods is hand watering. What is hand watering? Hand ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, #SaveWaterFL, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Dade City, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Handwatering, Health, Healthy, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Money, Overhead Irrigation, Produce, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Saving Water, Smart Irrigation, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Water Conservation, Water Wise

Spice Up Your Life: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Marjoram

by Julia Sirchia
June 13, 2024

Are you a fan of fresh aromatic herbs in your dishes? If so, growing marjoram right at home might just become your new favorite hobby. In this guide, we'll explore how to grow marjoram at home. We’ll highlight growing conditions, pest and ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, #SaveWaterFL, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Container Gardening, Eating, Fertilizer, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthy, Herb, Herb Gardening Series, Herb Series, Herbs, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Nutrition, Produce, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Saving Water, Smart Irrigation, Soil, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Water Conservation

Ways to water: Micro-irrigation

by Julia Sirchia
June 11, 2024

What is Drip Irrigation? Instead of showering plants with water from above like sprinklers, micro-irrigation delivers water to the base of the plant. This type of irrigation consists of drip, micro-sprinklers, and bubblers. Drip lines are a ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, #SaveWaterFL, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Dade City, Drip Irrigation, Efficient Irrigation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthy, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Produce, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Saving Water, Smart Irrigation, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Water, Water Conservation, Water Wise
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Spice Up You Life: A Beginners Guide to Growing Sage

by Julia Sirchia
June 6, 2024

Do you enjoy cooking with fresh herbs or admiring them in your garden? If so, growing sage at home could become your new favorite hobby. In this guide, we'll explore how to grow Sage in Central Florida, featuring varieties that thrive in the ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Eating, Family Nutrition Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthy, Herbs, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Nutrition, Produce, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Summer, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables
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Community Gardens in Pasco County: Get Involved

by Julia Sirchia
May 30, 2024

What is the UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County community gardens program? The UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County Community Gardens Program originated in the low income communities of Dade City. This program was created by the interdepartmental relationship ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Dade City, Eating, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Food Safety, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthy, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Low-income Communities, Money, Nutrition, Produce, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables

The Value of Community Gardens: Physical Health Impact

by Julia Sirchia
May 23, 2024

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about community gardening? You may be picturing a patch of land dedicated to growing fruits and veggies collaboratively, or a collection of individual plots. And you would be correct. ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Eating, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Food Safety, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthier, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Healthy Snacks, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Produce, Right Place, Right Plant, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables

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