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Ask Master Gardener Volunteer Dan Dobbins Florida’s water resources are under stress due in part to its’ large and growing human population and use of traditional landscaping practices. These practices, emphasizing turf grass usage, often require substantial applications… Read More
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Ask Master Gardener Volunteer JoAnn Green One of the first ornamental shrubs to bloom in late winter or early spring in my shady landscape is the azalea. They bring a burst of color to an otherwise dull winter… Read More
Ask Master Gardener Volunteer Linda Clemens Potato (Solanum tuberosum) One of the first crops planted in the north Florida vegetable garden in the New Year is the potato, also known as the “Irish potato” to differentiate it from… Read More
Ask Master Gardener Volunteer JoAnn Green There are few plants that offer color (other than browns or grays) in the winter landscape. Most perennials die back or lose their leaves in the cooler weather. Cast Iron plants (Aspidistra… Read More
Ask Master Gardener Volunteer Dan Dobbins Florida water resources Florida, arguably has more water resources than any other state in the nation. However, they are not limitless and its’ large and continually growing… Read More
Wakulla County Master Gardener Volunteer Program of 2020 is now accepting applications for anyone who would like to become a student for this year’s class. Program begins on January 16, 2020 Print your Application by clicking on… Read More
Ask Master Gardener Volunteer Linda Clemens Calamondin ( Citrofortunella microcarpa) One of the most useful fruit trees for the north Florida home garden is the calamondin. A calamondin (also known as calamansi) is a small, tart, juicy… Read More
