Tag: native plants

Weekly “WHO is it?”: Sheila Dunning

by Carrie Stevenson
March 5, 2025

I’ve only dedicated one of these blogs to an individual before, after the passing of Navarre’s beloved Kayak Dave. But after losing a friend and mentor earlier this week, I knew it was time for another personal tribute. Sheila Dunning ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Estuaries, Flowers, Habitat Conservation, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening, Shrubs, Trees, Weekly What Is It, Wildlife, Youth Science Lessons

Weekly “What is it?”: Red Maple

by Carrie Stevenson
February 26, 2025

Throughout local woods, roadsides, and residential properties right now, red maples (Acer rubrum) are harbingers of spring. Their brilliant red samaras—wind driven seed pods—are loaded up on the branches. This spring and summer they ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Native Plants, Trees, Weekly What Is It

Celebrate Old-Time Shrubs for a Classic Central Florida Landscape

by Anne Yasalonis
February 4, 2025

The following shrubs are a few old-time favorites that offer the true look of a central Florida landscape. These easy-to-grow shrubs bloom in the fall and during mild winters. They offer nectar to butterflies, native bees, and/or hummingbirds ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Bees, Butterflies, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Pollinators, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Reading the Leaves: What Your Landscape Is Telling You

by Ashley Ellis
January 31, 2025

Reading the Leaves: What Your Landscape Is Telling You As a University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) horticulture agent based in Southwest Florida, I often encounter homeowners, Master Gardener Volunteers, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Friendly, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Pgm_HortRes

Weekly “What is it?”: Salt pruning

by Carrie Stevenson
January 30, 2025

Walking along the beach, my eyes are naturally drawn to the waves. That mesmerizing, repetitive motion of water is both calming and endlessly fascinating. But have you ever looked back at the dunes and noted the shape of the vegetation growing ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Barrier Islands, Gulf Of Mexico, Native Plants, Shrubs, Trees, Weekly What Is It

What Kind of Plant is Best for Your Garden?

by Julia Sirchia
January 16, 2025

We all admire the vibrant flowers on display at almost any garden center, maybe you've even been tempted to purchase a few. The first time, no matter what you did, your beautiful plants died within the year. You tried again, and the same thing ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Annual, Biennials, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Healthy, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Native Plants, Perennial, Plant Lifecycle, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Smart Irrigation, Soil, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Water, Water Wise, “In

Weekly “What is it?”: Crown Shyness

by Carrie Stevenson
January 16, 2025

I spent a lot of time in my childhood lying in our backyard hammock, reading. Inevitably, I’d take a break and stare up at the tree canopy above me. We had sweetgum trees in that corner of our yard, and I’d watch squirrels chasing each ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Native Plants, Trees, Weekly What Is It

A Park With A Purpose

by Stephanie Means
December 31, 2024

Jacksonville has a secret park that provides a lot more than green space for sporting events and a place to walk the dog. Nestled in the heart of the historic Avondale neighborhood and bounded by pavement on all sides, Native Park provides a ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Duval, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Native Plants, Park

Holiday Decor from the Garden: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

by Anne Yasalonis
December 20, 2024

Want to decorate from your yard this holiday season? Do you want to learn how to use plants in the landscape to naturally add holiday color and interest in your yard and around your home? In the landscape add seasonal color by selecting the ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Christmas, Decorating, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Gardening, Holidays, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Plants, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF/IFAS Polk County, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Weekly “What is it?”: Roman Pines

by Carrie Stevenson
December 4, 2024

They call Rome the “Eternal City.” It’s been around as long as anyone can remember, bearing witness to most of recorded human history. As the seat of the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church, and the conquerors of Western civilization, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Insects, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Trees, Weekly What Is It

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