We love our native magnolias in part because they are tough, easy to care for trees. The mainstay of southern gardens, they grace us with attractive thick, waxy leaves year round and sublimely fragrant and graceful blooms. However, this past ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureSPANISH MOSS – A SOUTHERN TREASURE Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat June 21, 2013, Release for Tallahassee Democrat Photo by Taylor Vandiver Leon County Extension Agent By Sam Hand One of the most visible signs of our local ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesMany people are noticing small insects on trunks and branches of their trees. When disturbed, these insects move in a group and are commonly called tree cattle because of this herding habit. They are ¼ inch brownish-black insects with white ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureBasic Steps for Beginning Gardeners Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat Photo by Penny Gilmer, Master Gardener: pink, purple and white larkspur. Friday, May 24, 2013 By Linda H. Yates “You need to do something about your ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesThe City of Fort Lauderdale presents Save a Tree, Plant a Tree, an innovative program that merges environmental protection and resource savings by offering free trees to Fort Lauderdale customers who switch to a paper-free utility billing process. Save ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
It’s May and the weather is still pleasant… for now. Soon we will be battling hot summer sun, bugs, humidity, and torrential rains every afternoon. These conditions present several challenges for the home gardener, but there are things you ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesThis month, recognized by the Senate and Florida’s governor, reminds diggers why calling 811 before all outdoor digging projects is important to your safety. Before installing a mailbox, fence, deck, garden or tree make sure to call Sunshine ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureAccording to the National Weather Service a mild freeze is predicted for Northwest Florida this weekend, specifically Saturday night to Sunday morning. Washington County Horticulture extension agent Matthew Orwat says,” While mature, dormant ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureArbor Day (which literally means, “Tree Day”) was founded in 1872 by J. Sterling Morton, a naturalist and journalist in Nebraska. By 1882, it was celebrated by thousands of schoolchildren nationwide, who planted trees and took care of ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureLeon County Commercial Horticulture. Pest or Plant disease problems? Visit our plant problem diagnosis page. Nursery Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants Starting a Nursery (resources) Greenhouse Cost Estimates & ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Horticulture