Tag: gardening

Wild about wildlife? Learn how to make them at home in your landscape!

by Theresa Badurek
November 15, 2013

Landscaping for Wildlife Class on Wednesday, November 20th from 2 to 4 PM. Florida has a diverse wildlife population, but rapid growth throughout Florida is destroying native wildlife habitat. We notice the loss of birds, butterflies ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Animals, Birds, Butterflies, Butterfly, Garden, Gardening, Landscape, Landscaping, Wildlife

Rugose Spiraling Whitefly

by Theresa Badurek
November 8, 2013

Theresa Badurek, Urban Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Florida is a hotbed of new pests; it seems like we get them all of the time. One of the latest pests to infest our landscapes is the Rugose Spiraling Whitefly, Aleurodicus ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Garden, Gardening, Gumbo Limbo, Insects, Landscape, Palm Pest, Palms, Pesticides, Pests, Rugose Spiraling Whitefly, Sooty Mold, Sootymold, White Fly, Whitefly

Fall Lawn Care

by Theresa Badurek
October 14, 2013

Can you feel that fall breeze blowing your way? Dry air is moving in, the days are getting shorter, and soon our plants will be slowing their growth. This includes our turfgrass lawns too. It’s important to prepare your landscape ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Work & Life
Tags: Fertilize, Fertilizer, Garden, Gardening, Grass, Irrigation, Lawn, Lawn Care, Turf, Turfgrass, Vegetable Gardening, Watering

Florida Summer Gardening 101

by sfylpinellascounty
May 6, 2013

It’s May and the weather is still pleasant… for now. Soon we will be battling hot summer sun, bugs, humidity, and torrential rains every afternoon. These conditions present several challenges for the home gardener, but there are things you ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Annuals, Gardening, Herbs, Hurricanes, Trees

Urban gardening takes root

by sfylpinellascounty
March 22, 2013

Imagine walking out the door of your home, and just a few steps away was some of the tastiest food you have ever eaten. Fresh. Crisp. Vibrant. Full of flavor and vitamins. This isn’t some type of gourmet’s dream – it’s the reality of ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Gardening

Avoid having the most expensive lawn in the neighborhood

by sfylpinellascounty
March 13, 2013

Following water restrictions saves big dollars The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Government Board has unanimously voted to implement a Modified Phase III Extreme Water Shortage in the Tampa Bay area, effective March 13, 2013. ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Gardening

Insect, Plant & Disease ID

by sfylpinellascounty
December 7, 2012

Lara Miller Natural Resource Agent Identification Resources: Insects, Plants, & Diseases Many Florida residents find unknown plants growing in their yard, unknown bugs in their houses or gardens, and apparent diseases on what were ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Tags: Gardening, Insects

Cinnamon Fern

by sfylpinellascounty
October 31, 2012

Cinnamon Fernby: Lara Miller, Natural Resource AgentJonathan Houser, Brooker Creek Preserve Intern While the name refers to a spice many have come to love during this time of year, Cinnamon Ferns don’t actually produce cinnamon. They get their ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Cinnamon, Ferns, Gardening, Spores, Spring, Summer

It Is Not Too Hot to Sign Up for 4-H Gardening

by sfylpinellascounty
August 2, 2011

Are you looking for a program for your child or children that is educational, teaches how to garden, promotes a healthy lifestyle and is fun? If you are, you need to sign them up for the Ochs 4-H Garden Club. This 4-H program is open to children ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Gardening

Sign Up for the Ochs Garden 4-H Club

by sfylpinellascounty
August 3, 2010

Members of the Ochs Garden 4-H Club learn to vegetable garden, develop healthy lifestyles, and have a great time while learning. While it is still too hot to spend much time outside working in a garden, it is the perfect time to start planning ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Gardening

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