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Gardening has begun

The Weather Changes and It’s time for Horticulture Hygiene


August 24, 2020

Today is August 24, 2020 and this morning there was a change in the weather. It is the subtle changes we look for to plant our fall crops or gardens. When our weather begins to cool down over the next month, more and more farmers and gardeners ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Disease, Gardening, Horticulture, Hygiene

Peace In Gardening: Getting Started (Part 2 in the Series)


April 9, 2020

Introduction In this time of social distancing, we are all spending more time at home. This ‘extra’ time has encouraged many folks to re-evaluate the current state of their home garden. Whether you are an avid gardener that got too busy ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Gardening, Master Gardener Volunteer, Planting Gardens, Starting A Garden, UF/IFAS

Finding Peace in Gardening (Part 1 of a Series)


April 2, 2020

Introduction In this time of social distancing, we are all spending more time at home. This ‘extra’ time has encouraged many folks to re-evaluate the current state of their home garden. Whether you are an avid gardener that got too busy ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Florida Master Gardener Volunteer, Gardening, Health And Nutrition, Stress Relief, Vegetables

Master Gardener Gardening Bench: Strawberries


September 23, 2019

Strawberries By John Dawson, Master Gardener Volunteer 2007 Here in Central Florida, now is the time to plant strawberries. Find more articles on exciting topics here. The home garden strawberry, Fragaria × ananassa, is a hybrid species ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Fruit, Gardening, Master Gardener, Planting Strawberries, Raised Beds, Strawberries