Euphorbia tirucalli Euphorbia tirucalli (pronounced you-FOR-bee-ya tie-roo-KAH-lee) commonly known as Pencil plant is relatively easy plant to grow in North Florida. It is well adapted to drought conditions; it enjoys full sun and has few… Read More
Three Reasons Why You Should Not Over Prune Your Palms You can’t drive very far in Florida without seeing a palm tree. It is an important piece of the Florida identity, after all the sable… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Putnam County is accepting applications for the 2021 Master Gardener Volunteer Training. The Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program is a group of specially trained people that assist UF/IFAS Extension in providing research-based information… Read More
Soil testing is a tool for homeowners who are interested in trying to find the right location for or starting a garden in the yard, planting more trees, shrubs, or flowers, or experiencing plant nutrient… Read More
Introduction to the 9 Principles of Florida Friendly Landscaping This program provides an introduction to 9 principles that help guide homeowners make the best choices in the design, installation, and maintenance of their landscapes. Proper… Read More
Similar to people, plants need the proper nutrients to flourish. Unlike people, plants are anchored in place by the very mechanism that takes in nutrients, their roots. In a world without people, plants would be… Read More
Are you frustrated that with all the energy and money devoted to your yard, you still have patchy turfgrass or weed spots? Or you are spending too much money to keep your grass green? Did you… Read More
What is a hydroponic system? How does it differ from traditional growing of plants? How can we try it at home? Last Water Wednesday, we invited the Sustainable Ag and Food Systems Agent in Seminole… Read More
Preservation of agricultural land is crucial. Annually, one million acres of farmland are converted to nonfarm uses. Most of the conversion happens in metropolitan counties where four out of five Americans live. Urban agriculture is… Read More
As our state continues to grow, wildlife is experiencing habitat loss due to development. In Florida, urban areas are a dominant feature in the landscape, and many of these urban areas are situated near natural… Read More
