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June Plant Clinic this Friday (6-21-24) in Fort Walton Beach

by llw5479
June 19, 2024

If you have a lawn, landscape or garden plant problem that you would like diagnosed, bring a sample of the weed, plant, insect, etc., to the clinic. Be sure to bring a fresh sample that represents what is seen in the landscape. This may include ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Lawn Help, Lawn Problem, Master Gardener, Plant Clinic, Plant Diagnosis, Weed Control, Weed Identification

Seed Saving Lecture and Plant Clinic Happening in June

by llw5479
June 10, 2024

Many gardeners have questions about saving seed such as which seeds can be saved, how to harvest and store seeds and how long can seeds be saved and still be viable. These and more questions will be answered at our June Lecture Series on Monday, ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Lecture, Plant Clinic, Plant Diagnostics, Saving Seeds, Seminar

Time to Apply for the 2024 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course

by llw5479
June 2, 2024

The University of Florida Extension Office in Okaloosa County is taking applications for the 2024 Master Gardener Volunteer training course. We are looking for people who will provide volunteer time at the Extension Office in Crestview assisting ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Tags: Gardening, Horticulture Classes, Master Gardener Volunteer, Training Course

Confusion Over Classification of Southern Peas

by llw5479
May 29, 2024

A farmer might call them cowpeas. A grocer might call them black-eyed peas. A restaurant waitress might call them field peas. But they are all talking about the same vegetable – the southern pea. If you think you’re confused now, wait ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Tags: Black-eye Peas, Growing Vegetables, Peas, Southern Peas, Vegetable Gardening

‘Bradford’ Pear is Not so Beautiful When it Breaks

by llw5479
May 15, 2024

Q. My beautiful Bradford pear tree now has large limbs that are beginning to break away from the tree. Can I prune the tree to keep this from happening? A. There is a yes and no answer to your question; however, I lean more to the no answer. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
Tags: Bradford Pear Tree, Callery Pear, Storm Damaged Trees, Wind Damaged Trees

Master Gardener Plant Sale rescheduled to May 25

by llw5479
May 14, 2024

Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale has been rescheduled from Saturday, May 18 to now take place from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Join us for this once-a-year opportunity at the temporary ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Tags: Master Gardener Volunteers, Native Plants, Plant Sale, Pollinator Plants

Pollinator & Native Plants at Master Gardeners’ Spring Plant Sale

by llw5479
May 10, 2024

The UF/IFAS Okaloosa County Master Gardener Volunteers will hold their 2024 Spring Plant Sale 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the temporary UF/IFAS Extension Annex located at the Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) in Fort Walton Beach. The ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Tags: Master Gardener Volunteers, Native Plants, Plant Sale, Pollinator Plants

Tropical Plants for Summer Color Lecture

by llw5479
May 9, 2024

My favorite ginger is the pine cone ginger. I like it because of its relatively large glossy green leaves, which provide a tropical look in the landscape. However, my favorite characteristic of this plant is its inflorescence, or group of flowers, ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Tags: Allamanda, Ginger, Hibiscus, Mandevilla, Summer Landscape Color, Tropical Plants

Funny Looking Growth on Azalea and Camellia Leaves

by llw5479
April 19, 2024

Q. Some of the leaves on my azalea and/or camellia are swollen and light green. What caused this? A. This is caused by a fungus that has been relatively common this spring. The fungus Exobasidium vaccinii causes leaves and flowers to become ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Pests & Disease
Tags: Azalea Leaf Gall, Camellia Leaf Gall, Exobisidium Fungus

Compost: Trash to Garden Treasure Lecture

by llw5479
April 12, 2024

Much of the trash that we throwaway can be used to make our gardens more productive, which means more fresh produce to enjoy. In addition to the information in today’s article, I’ll offer an opportunity for you to register for an upcoming ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Tags: Composting, Growing Vegetables

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