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Holiday Decor from the Garden: Ideas and Inspiration


December 9, 2024

It is the time of year when you pull out the holiday decorations, untangle twinkle lights, and decide if you want to purchase that giant Santa you saw at the store. But wait! Before you make that purchase, consider using natural items and plants ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Christmas, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Holiday, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Natural, Plants, Polkgardening, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast
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Central Florida Gardening and Landscaping Fact Sheets


November 20, 2024

Looking for gardening and landscaping facts sheets specific to central Florida? Seeking resources mentioned in an episode of the Your Central Florida Yard podcast? Accessing fact sheets is a valuable way to stay informed about best ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Butterflies, Central Florida, Florida Pests, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Hurricane, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Vegetable Gardening, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Part-Time Gardening: Tips for Newcomers, Seasonal Residents, and Snowbirds: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast


November 19, 2024

Are you new to Florida or are you a part-time resident? In this episode join us as we talk tips for gardening in central Florida including debunking five common garden myths. Julie and Anne will discuss what you need to know when gardening, ... READ MORE

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Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Jschelb, Landscaping, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Sesonal, Snowbird, UF-IFAS, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Crape Murder…A Haunting Tale: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast


October 30, 2024

It's spooky, it's scary, it's downright terrifying! It's crape murder!   Pruning crapemyrtle trees is often done incorrectly and the consequences of improper pruning are quite scary indeed. What do you know about crapemyrtles and ... READ MORE

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Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Crape Murder, Crape-myrtle, Crapemrtyle, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Jschelb, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polkmg, Pruning, UF/IFAS Polk County, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast
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Growing Vegetables and Herbs in Containers: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast


October 16, 2024

Let's grow vegetables & herbs in containers! Many people are interested in gardening in small spaces whether you live in an apartment, or just want to start small on your gardening adventure. In this episode we will chat about what vegetables ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Jschelb, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Vegetable Gardening, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Spooky Season Planters: Transforming Planters into Hauntingly Beautiful Holiday Decor


October 1, 2024

Are you ready for spooky season? Sure, you can buy decorations, but consider combining plants in containers (along with using items found in the yard) for frightfully fun seasonal decor!  Use spooky season colors when planning your containers. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Container Gardening, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Halloween, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Planters, Spooky Season, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast
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Starting a Vegetable Garden in Central Florida: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast


August 26, 2024

So you want to start a vegetable garden... Before you dig in, there are a few basic tips that will help you grow a successful vegetable garden in central Florida. From proper timing for seasonal vegetables, to soil prep, water, fertilizer, ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Vegetable Gardening, Your Central Florida Yard, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast
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Weeds in the Home Landscape: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

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August 19, 2024

Weeds in the home landscape Weed management can be stressful and difficult for many homeowners, and like many pest problems, the best way to combat problems in the lawn and landscape is through proper maintenance to promote healthy plants. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Weed Identification, Weeds, Your Central Florida Yard, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast
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A Tropical Yard in Central Florida: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast


June 21, 2024

A tropical yard in central Florida Does the thought of living in central Florida bring to mind a tropical-looking landscape? The climate of central Florida is unique and is changing. There are many plants that thrive in this area from ornamental ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Your Central Florida Yard, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Hurricane Prep for the Landscape: A new episode of Your Central Florida Yard podcast

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May 22, 2024

Hurricane Prep for Landscapes In this episode of Your Central Florid Yard, we talk hurricane prep for landscapes. Living in Florida includes being prepared for hurricanes. Many people know how to get their homes ready but what should do for ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Disaster Prep, Featured, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Hurricane, Hurricane Prep, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Special Topics, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Your Central Florida Yard, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast, YourCentralFloridaYardpodcast

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