Why do landscape professionals and the property owners they serve need to know more about the Green Industries Best Management Practices? Concerns about excessive nutrients and Florida’s water quality have led to increased focus on the use of… Read More
There is nothing more exciting than seeing or hearing that cute little ruby-throated hummingbird in your own garden. Often they are heard before seen and then quickly flutter away. You too can enjoy the excitement of providing a… Read More
The temperatures have heated up this May! We have lots of beautiful flowers blooming in the garden this month. Check out our red, white, and blue flowering plants featured at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Florida-Friendly Landscaping Demonstration… Read More
Earth Day is always a great time to focus on Florida’s environmental health. It can be discouraging to read about declining water quality, disappearing natural habitat and other problems facing our irreplaceable natural resources. Ready to hear some… Read More
One of the great things about our dry, warm April is the burgeoning population of insects. Yikes! Am I crazy? Nope; when prey insect numbers rise, predator insects have plenty to eat. That’s a great thing for gardeners… Read More
Welcome to our Florida-Friendly Demonstration Garden! The garden is full of winter flowers this February. Below are pictures of the plants currently flowering at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Florida-Friendly Landscaping Demonstration Garden this February 2019. Chickasaw Plum… Read More
It’s January and that means we get to celebrate Florida Arbor Day! This event is held every year on the third Friday of January. This year you can mark your calendar for January 18, 2019! Have you considered… Read More
Do you love to stroll through gardens for inspiration? If so, we invite you to visit our Demonstration Garden located at the Polk County Extension Office in Bartow. The goal of our garden is to grow and demonstrate… Read More
Happy summer! Temperatures are warming up and afternoon rain showers are abundant. The gardens are full of new flowers this month. Check out which plants are blooming this month. Blanket Flower Blanket flower (Gaillardia pulchella) is a Florida… Read More
Do you often walk around your yard looking for beautiful blooms and foliage to bring indoors? Have you ever considered planting a cutting garden? We have some suggestions for you! Native plants, particularly wildflowers, offer beautiful (and sometimes unusual)… Read More
