Want a holiday that's green AND bright? Learn about celebrating while protecting the planet (and your wallet) in this short video by Master Gardener Volunteer Deb Ford: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYz1xfDMG7M&t=49s READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & LifeTheresa Badurek, UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County Over the years we have posted many holiday themed blogs, and it seems like a great time to revisit several of those helpful topics all in one convenient location. (Because we know how busy ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Work & LifePhoto courtesy Okeechobee County Extension. Remember the scene in “Christmas Vacation” where the squirrel jumps out of the Griswold family Christmas tree? Well, Christmas tree stowaways are not always that obvious (or ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesAndy Wilson, Horticulturist Southern red cedar (Juniperus virginana) and sand pine (Pinus clausa) are two Florida natives that are grown commercially for both cut and potted Christmas trees. Both southern red cedar and sand pine can be planted ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesAndy Wilson, Horticulturist The single most important thing to do to keep cut Christmas trees fresh is to keep the base of the trunk immersed in water at all times once it is brought into the home. Most research has failed to show any real ... READ MORE
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