African violets were the first houseplants I remember growing as a child. Walk into any garden center or supermarket floral section these days and you are liable to see a nice display of African violets. These traditional flowering houseplants ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
What was the 2024 Seminole County Farm Tour? On the morning of Friday, March 22, 2024, we embarked on our journey of learning about local agriculture and food systems. Two busses started at the UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Office and then ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Like many people seeking enrichment during the COVID-19 pandemic, I sought discovery of new hobbies including indoor plant cultivation. I started with a few houseplants. Their growth and beauty would be a physical reflection of hard work and ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
If you are anything like me, you may have a tendency to collect living beings that require routine care and attention, and the occasional house sitter. Once I realized there were enough cats and dog running around, I turned my attention towards ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture,
It is well known that plants and gardening can promote wellbeing. Most of you reading this are likely gardeners or plant enthusiasts who have first hand experience with the myriad benefits caring for our green friends can impart. Caring for ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
The Baker County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are holding a houseplant and succulent sale on Fridays beginning August 13. Available plants include Chinese Evergreen, Kangaroo Paw Fern, Bromeliads, Silver Squill, Swedish Ivy, Purple Heart, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
by Julie McConnell | Jan 14, 2021 We are back with new topics and guest speakers for 2021! All sessions are Thursdays at noon CDT or 1:00 p.m. EDT. There are two ways to join the Gardening in the Panhandle LIVE! webinars: 1. Facebook ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Gardening in the Panhandle LIVE! returns; New topics, same virtual format February 1, 2021 By: Kirsten Romaguera, 352-294-3313, kromaguera@ufl.edu Long-time and aspiring green thumbs can ask the experts their gardening questions when ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, Water
Houseplants are becoming increasingly popular, and rightfully so—from unique plants to fun and quirky containers, they are a great addition to your home décor. How do you know what plants will grow well in your home? Follow these tips for ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Lady Palms (Rhapis excelsa) are a small to medium size, clump-forming fan palm. It has slender, cane-like trunks underground rhizomes and are covered with matted brown fibers. In part shade to shade the fronds are a glossy dark green. The fronds ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes