Cool Caladiums
Many of my friends are crazy about caladiums. I’m not much for foliage plants; if it doesn’t flower or fruit, why bother? But after seeing the range of sizes and colors that can sizzle in a shady corner,… Read More
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Did You Know We Have a YouTube Channel?
Did you know we have a YouTube Channel? We do, and it’s filled with videos on a variety of topics presented by our experts here at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. Our info is research based from the… Read More
Soil Tests at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Plant Clinic
I need to have a soil test to see what I need to do to get things to grow well. How do I go about doing that? We can test your soil’s pH at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Plant Clinic,… Read More
Designing Colorful Summer Containers
An easy way to add color to an entryway or patio is with a container full of flowers. You can get ready made combos at the garden center, but making your own lets you choose plants that can… Read More
What to Plant Now – Vegetables
The recent cool snap has put us back on track temperature-wise. If you’ve already planted warm weather veggies, they’ve probably slowed down their initial growth. A few days of 80 degree sun will get them going again, but… Read More
What to Plant Now – Spring Annuals
The Central Florida weather is warming up quickly, but there could still be cold weather in our near future. What’s the best way to get out and exercise your gardening muscles? It’s the perfect time to start annuals… Read More
Wings Flapping Near Your Head in the Garden
Actively scouting for insect pests in the garden may keep other wildlife out of the garden such as the Mockingbird that recently laid eggs in the top section of a vertical hydroponic system currently growing green beans. Within… Read More
Square Foot Gardening
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
Cool Season Vegetable Gardening
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
Importance of a Garden Entrance
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