Many of you have been around long enough to remember Mel Bartholomew’s Square Foot Gardening program on PBS channels in the 70s and 80s. He developed a gardening “system” that produces a great amount of wholesome, edible vegetables… Read More
Clean out eaves and gutters. Remove or drill holes in empty tires. Turn over empty plastic pots. Check property for any standing water. Replace birdbath water once a week. Empty water in plant trays & hanging baskets each week. Keep… Read More
Honey bees and native bees like bumble bees, carpenterbees, sweat bees, leafcutter and mason bees are critical to our food supply. They are responsible for pollinating about one-third of the food we eat. Here are 4 suggestions to make… Read More
Beekeeping is becoming increasingly popular in Florida. The typical urban or backyard beekeeper maintains one to five colonies. Backyard beekeeping traditionally has provided honey for home consumption and general enjoyment for those who keep bees as a hobby…. Read More
Fall has arrived. Hurricane Irma caused a lot of damage to “warm season” vegetables. There is not enough time left to replant most “warm season” vegetables. The “cool season” vegetable garden season begins soon. But with the warm winters experienced lately, many home gardeners… Read More
A garden entrance should evoke a welcoming feeling that invites or prompts your guests to enter. By defining the entrance to the garden you transition your guests from the outside area to the garden. If you have… Read More
Mark Weathington’s talk on “Creating Collections that Count” along with his personal mantra “Life is too short for boring plants” was a great inspirational reminder that we need to have fun with our gardens along with meeting our… Read More
This is what I took away from today’s sessions. Extension gardens have the opportunity to become leaders in local sustainability issues. But first we must know our communities, identify and expand our core strengths and assets and work… Read More
Through the UF/IFAS Extension Professional Development Mini Grant I am participating in the Small Gardens Symposium in Youngstown, Ohio at the Fellows Riverside Gardens. The knowledge I gain will help to move our gardens forward as a teaching… Read More
