2024 MGV Landscape Matters Programs

Landscape Matters: Old World Roses

When: January 10, 2024; 10:15am – 11am

Where: Online or In-Person, 25 N 4th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Registration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqcuiqpzMuHNJnqZhrxSEr-h8qT81vhk8l

An unequivocal component of gardens is roses. Roses, especially in Florida, can be difficult to maintain. Join the Master Gardener Volunteers at the Fernandina Beach Library Branch (25 N. 4th Street, Fernandina Beach Florida, 32034) to learn about the best management practices to successfully grow roses in your garden.

Join us online or in person (25 N. 4th St. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034). There is no registration fee. During registration, let us know if you plan on attending in person or online. Everyone registering will automatically receive a sign-in link to view the program online. Limited to 500 participants.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Taylor Clem, taylorclem87@ufl.edu, (904)530-6353 at least 1 week in advance.

Landscape Matters: Po-Tay-Toes

When: February 14, 2024; 10:15am – 11am

Where: Online or In-Person, 85831 Miner Road, Yulee, FL 32097

Registration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvc-iorj0sG9Obn1lmnie6yR9lIU4b3mBl

Whether you boil em, mash em, or stick em in a stew, nothing says, “I love you,” like planting a potato. February is the best time to plant potatoes in North Florida. Join the Master Gardener Volunteers at the Rebecca L. Jordi Cooperative Extension Office (85831 Miner Road, Yulee, FL 32097) to learn more about planting potatoes and how to manage them for your next harvest!

Join us online or in person (85831 Miner Road, Yulee FL, 32079). There is no registration fee. During registration, let us know if you plan on attending in person or online. Everyone registering will automatically receive a sign-in link to view the program online. Limited to 500 participants.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Taylor Clem, taylorclem87@ufl.edu, (904)530-6353 at least 1 week in advance.

Landscape Matters: Understanding Garden Fertilizer

When: March 13, 2024; 10:15am – 11am

Where: Online or In-Person, 15821 County Road 108, Hilliard, FL 32046

Registration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0oce-grj4uH9ZqUmYr-MNa2JGKbgZILJm3

When we walk into garden centers, we can find ourselves surrounded by different types of garden fertilizers and our heads spinning. Join the Master Gardener Volunteers at the Hilliard Branch Library to learn about garden fertilizers, how to apply them, and how to protect Florida’s water quality.

Join us online or in person (15821 County Road 108, Hilliard, FL 32046). There is no registration fee. During registration, let us know if you plan on attending in person or online. Everyone registering will automatically receive a sign-in link to view the program online. Limited to 500 participants.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Taylor Clem, taylorclem87@ufl.edu, (904)530-6353 at least 1 week in advance.

Landscape Matters: The Unseen Landscape

When: April 10, 2024; 10:15am – 11am

Where: Online or In-Person, 25 N. St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Registration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqceitrTotE9diMZo7roNLzV4N-Gz396w7

Have you ever wondered how our landscapes became what they are? Join the Master Gardener Volunteers at the Fernandina Beach Branch Library to learn about the evolution of landscapes and how our landscape preferences and perceptions are linked to millions of years of human evolution.

Join us online or in person (25 N. St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034). There is no registration fee. During registration, let us know if you plan on attending in person or online. Everyone registering will automatically receive a sign-in link to view the program online. Limited to 500 participants.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Taylor Clem, taylorclem87@ufl.edu, (904)530-6353 at least 1 week in advance.

Landscape Matters: Spring Flowering Plants

When: May 8, 2024; 10:15am – 11am

Where: Online or In-Person, 85831 Miner Road, Yulee, FL 32097

Registration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsc–grT0sHdKaCskUkskXPNggX8J8FxqX

Celebrate this spring by celebrating the wonderful flowering plants of the season. You may also use this as a sneak peek of plants available for their spring plant sale. Join the Master Gardener Volunteers at the Rebecca L. Jordi Cooperative Extension Office (85831 Miner Road, Yulee, FL 32097) to learn about the spring flowering plants for your garden.

Join us online or in person (85831 Miner Road, Yulee, FL 32097). There is no registration fee. During registration, let us know if you plan on attending in person or online. Everyone registering will automatically receive a sign-in link to view the program online. Limited to 500 participants.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Taylor Clem, taylorclem87@ufl.edu, (904)530-6353 at least 1 week in advance.

Landscape Matters: Summer Vegetable Gardening

When: June 12, 2024; 10:15am – 11am

Where: Online or In-Person, 15821 County Road 108, Hilliard, FL 32046

Registration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtde2qrjsvGdy0F6RkdG_0g0l-galnrsYD

Florida’s summers and vegetable gardening do not always seem compatible. Despite the heat, our vegetable gardens can be highly productive or prepared for cooler seasons. Join the Master Gardener Volunteers at the Hilliard Branch Library to learn about our latest recommendations and tips for managing your summer vegetable garden.

Join us online or in person (15821 County Road 108, Hilliard, FL 32046). There is no registration fee. During registration, let us know if you plan on attending in person or online. Everyone registering will automatically receive a sign-in link to view the program online. Limited to 500 participants.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Taylor Clem, taylorclem87@ufl.edu, (904)530-6353 at least 1 week in advance.

Landscape Matters: What’s a Pest?

When: July 10, 2024; 10:15am – 11am

Where: Online or In-Person, 25 N. St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Registration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpduytrz0sHtST1FYUnm7kKDjHb49RqVsr

We have many unwelcomed pests in our gardens and landscapes, but have you ever wondered, “What is a pest?” Surprisingly, it’s not a simple question to answer. Join the Master Gardener Volunteers at the Fernandina Beach Branch Library to learn about the different types of pests and a basic understanding of the best management practices of pests.

Join us online or in person (25 N. St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034). There is no registration fee. During registration, let us know if you plan on attending in person or online. Everyone registering will automatically receive a sign-in link to view the program online. Limited to 500 participants.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Taylor Clem, taylorclem87@ufl.edu, (904)530-6353 at least 1 week in advance.

Landscape Matters: Attracting Beneficial Insects

When: August 14, 2024; 10:15am – 11am

Where: Online or In-Person, 85831 Miner Road, Yulee, FL 32097

Registration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctf-isqDMtGNVXhkT4uzsusmQiuk2edzYt

Not all insects are pests. In fact, the majority of pests are beneficial or benign. Attracting beneficial insects to our gardens and landscapes can help reduce pest populations, improve flowering, and increase fruit production. Join the Master Gardener Volunteers at the Rebecca L. Jordi Cooperative Extension office to learn more about attracting beneficial insects to your garden.

Join us online or in person (85831 Miner Road, Yulee, FL 32097). There is no registration fee. During registration, let us know if you plan on attending in person or online. Everyone registering will automatically receive a sign-in link to view the program online. Limited to 500 participants.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Taylor Clem, taylorclem87@ufl.edu, (904)530-6353 at least 1 week in advance.

Landscape Matters: Your Backyard Vegetable Garden

When: September 11, 2024; 10:15am – 11am

Where: Online or In-Person, 15821 County Road 108, Hilliard, FL 32046

Registration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsfu-srTMtH9SZ7CuzxUmymp_DqHQRSXU0

The fall, winter, and spring are some of the best times to have a vegetable garden in Florida. Gardeners can expect a diverse selection of different fruits and vegetables to grow. Join the Master Gardener Volunteers at the Hilliard Branch Library to learn more about backyard vegetable gardening.

Join us online or in person (15821 County Road 108, Hilliard, FL 32046). There is no registration fee. During registration, let us know if you plan on attending in person or online. Everyone registering will automatically receive a sign-in link to view the program online. Limited to 500 participants.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Taylor Clem, taylorclem87@ufl.edu, (904)530-6353 at least 1 week in advance.

 Landscape Matters: Vermicomposting

When: October 9th, 2024; 10:15am – 11am

Where: Online or In-Person, 25 N. St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Registration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sduyrrTwqG9e_dl57CqC5WunWmzDhLg0B

Some of the most powerful gardeners and tenders of our soil are worms. Vermicomposting explores the words of worms in helping compost food scraps and other waste that can quickly be turned into garden amendments. Join the Master Gardener Volunteers at the Fernandina Beach Library Branch to learn about this simple, at-home composting activity! Your garden will thank you for it, too.

Join us online or in person (25 N. St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034). There is no registration fee. During registration, let us know if you plan on attending in person or online. Everyone registering will automatically receive a sign-in link to view the program online. Limited to 500 participants.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Taylor Clem, taylorclem87@ufl.edu, (904)530-6353 at least 1 week in advance.

Landscape Matters: Your Holiday Plants & The Cold

When: December 11, 2024; 10:15am – 11am

Where: Online or In-Person, 85831 Miner Road, Yulee, FL 32097

Registration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYscOivqD8qHtz5IJfmwt_CH4yoC6yH0b5o

It’s that time of year again. The warm temperatures wane and our homes fill with holiday plants. Join the Master Gardener Volunteers at the Rebecca L. Jordi Cooperative Extension Office to learn about caring for your holiday plants and for strategies to protect your landscapes from the cold.

Join us online or in person (85831 Miner Road, Yulee, FL 32097). There is no registration fee. During registration, let us know if you plan on attending in person or online. Everyone registering will automatically receive a sign-in link to view the program online. Limited to 500 participants.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Taylor Clem, taylorclem87@ufl.edu, (904)530-6353 at least 1 week in advance.

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Posted: November 28, 2023


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