Hopefully, by this time of year, most north Florida gardeners have harvested their figs and are enjoying fig preserves or fig bars. But if you’ve noticed your fig leaves dropping a little early, it may… Read More
Many gardeners get stumped when a favorite plant of theirs comes down with a strange “something”. Many of these gardeners know about UF/IFAS Extension and call their local horticulture and agriculture agents for assistance… Read More
Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat November 6, 2015 By: Lana Arnold “…that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” is the often quoted Shakespearean line. The “rose “… Read More
As our world and our lives become more centered on technology it seems that all the information we need is just a touch screen away. After all, you are most likely reading this article from… Read More
It’s that time of year again, that time when your car changes color like a chameleon in order to mimic the surrounding landscape. Anything that stands still long enough will become coated with a light… Read More
As winter approaches, short days and cool temperatures cause many plants to slow down and enter a suspended growth phase known as dormancy. Dormancy in plants is similar to the way bears hibernate during the… Read More
Now that spring has finally sprung and summer is well on its way, you may find yourself taking a stroll through your landscape and assessing damage done by late cold spells. However, it may not… Read More
Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat Photo: Book cover – David Marshall’s Design & Care of Landscapes & Gardens in the South, Volume 2, is full of color photos of landscape plants he recommends for… Read More
Tallahassee Democrat January 17, 2014 By Sam Hand Photo by Sam Hand Working with the Leon County Extension Office, I spend a great amount of my field time answering questions from concerned homeowners who want… Read More
Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat January 10, 2014 By Stan Rosenthal If you go to the internet and look up snake oil you will find the following definition from the source Wikipedia: “Snake oil… Read More
