Tag: native plants

FIELD TRIP: Nehrling Gardens in Gotha, FL

by Maria Quirico
May 31, 2026

Fourteen Master Gardener Volunteers (and family) toured Nehrling Gardens in May 2026. Theresa Schretzmann-Myers (Board of Directors Vice President) was our excellent tour guide. Ms. Theresa fed us history, facts, stories, and anecdotes in ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Attract Wildlife, Botanical Garden, Conservation, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Native Plants, Sustainability

Weekly “What is it?”: Living Walls

by Carrie Stevenson
May 28, 2026

Over time, we have learned how building so much “gray” infrastructure (roads, buildings, parking lots) affects our water quality. To offset these impacts, we’ve started using green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) to bring back trees, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Garden Design, Native Plants, Plants, Pollinators, Water Quality, Weekly What Is It

Weekly “What is it?”: Venus flytraps

by Carrie Stevenson
May 20, 2026

I was recently in coastal North Carolina with Extension colleagues from around the country. In addition to attending presentations on natural resource programming, we attended field tours built into the meeting. I joined a group visiting ... READ MORE

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Tags: Carnivorous Plant, Insects, Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening, Weekly What Is It

Master Gardener Volunteer Spring Plant Sale this Saturday

by Larry Williams
April 15, 2026

The UF/IFAS Okaloosa County Master Gardener Volunteers will hold their 2026 Spring Plant Sale 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the temporary Extension Annex located at the Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) in Fort Walton ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: Master Gardener Volunteers, Native Plants, Plant Sale, Pollinator Plants

Weekly “What is it?”: Discovering New Species (Sewanee Purple Phacelia)

by Carrie Stevenson
April 9, 2026

Growing up a fan of Indiana Jones, the swashbuckling adventures of searching for archaeological treasures were embedded deeply into my youthful psyche. As a teenager, I would lose myself in National Geographic stories and photography, captivated ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Flowers, Habitat Conservation, Hiking, Native Plants, Species, Weekly What Is It

Weekly “What is it?”: Cinnamon ferns

by Carrie Stevenson
March 18, 2026

Despite the cold snap that has dropped in on us this week, spring is arriving in northwest Florida. Pollen is coating cars, azaleas are in bloom, and bees are buzzing all over our blueberry bushes. During a recent trip to the trails ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening, Weekly What Is It

Exploring Florida’s Natives: Muhly Grass

by Julia Sirchia
March 12, 2026

If you’re looking to create visual interest in your Florida landscape without adding extra maintenance to your to-do list, muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is a standout choice. This beloved Florida native is known for its delicate, ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Home Landscapes
Tags: Coastal Landscaping, Exploring Florida's Natives Series, Fall Blooms, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscape, Landscaping, Native Gardens, Native Plants, Rocky Soil, Sandy Soil, Semi-evergreen, Smart Landscape

Exploring Florida’s Natives: Beach Sunflower

by Julia Sirchia
March 10, 2026

Looking to add year-round color, pollinator appeal, and resilience to your Florida landscape? Meet the beach sunflower (Helianthus debilis), a.k.a the dune sunflower, a cheerful Florida native known for its sunny yellow-orange blooms and effortless ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Beach Sunflower, Butterfly Garden, Butterfly Gardens, Exploring Florida's Natives Series, Flower, Gardening, Gardens, Native, Native Gardens, Native Plants, Pollinators

Weekly “What is it?”: Traditional Ecological Knowledge

by Carrie Stevenson
February 25, 2026

We all know an old-timer who’s lived in the area forever. They can tell you about the flood of the century or the time the bay froze. Sometimes there’s a little tall tale thrown in, but for the most part you can trust them to know the ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Environmental Education, Habitat Conservation, Native Plants, Weekly What Is It

The Importance of Using Native Plants in Zone 9

by Lisa Strange
December 2, 2025

In zone 9, native plant material is one of the most impactful choices one can make for the environment. Native plants are adapted to our climate and soils, making them more resilient, water-efficient, and less dependent on fertilizers or pesticides. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscaping, Native Plants, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Taylor County

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