Is bamboo a good option for your garden? It has a bad name in some places, but part of picking a plant for your landscape is knowing the right plant for the right place. Clumping bamboo can be a great choice for some spaces. In this article, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Master Gardener Volunteers often have interesting and strange plants in their gardens. In this article, Master Gardener Volunteer Bob tells us all about a strange looking fern growing in his landscape, the Whisk Fern. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
The Return of Impatiens Have you been wondering why you're starting to see impatiens at the store again? Master Gardener Volunteer Carol was too, and did some research to find out why! Read more articles from our Master Gardener Volunteers ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Article by Kaydie McCormick, Residential Horticulture Agent & Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator and amazing arthropods identifier at the UF/IFAS Extension in Seminole County. Amazing Arthropods of Florida During July I had a chance ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Master Gardener Volunteer Diane Forrest discovered that battling mealybugs can be a difficult task here in Florida. Read all about what she learned while putting into practice University of Florida suggestions for controlling these garden pests! ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
This week in the Plant Clinic, Master Gardener Volunteer Jan Mangos answers a question about School Gardens. You can read more articles by Jan [here]. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
This week in the Plant Clinic, Master Gardener Dianne Anstine answers a question about Bufo Toads. You can read more articles by Dianne [here]. Are Deadly Bufo Toads Found in Seminole County? It's that time of the year, the rains start ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
We often get questions on what sort of edible plants can be found in Florida's natural lands. This week in the Plant Clinic, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Don Philpott (dp@mediawiseus.com) gives a lesson on what's brewing in your yard! ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
We often get questions in the plant clinic about problems with turf, and how a homeowner can get a turf diagnosis. This blog post is all about your options through UF/IFAS Extension when dealing with turf issues. Turf Diagnosis Options Free ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn
Dollarweed is a common issue in Florida lawns and gardens. This week Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Don Philpott (dp@mediawiseus.com) discusses what you can do to get rid of dollarweed, and why you might consider keeping it! Read Don's ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources