Growing Herbs for Holiday Cooking
This is the time of the year to think about all the things we are thankful for. The ability to have friends and family gather together and everyone being healthy is at the top of… Read More
Category: Home Landscapes
5 Fruit Trees for Putnam County
A question often asked at the Extension office is what kinds of fruits can we grow? Well, it is a tough question as we are in a growing zone that is not quite temperate and… Read More
Plant Profile: Tillandsia bartramii Elliott
The next time you are walking in a wooded area, look up… you might see a remarkable organism, a Tillandsia bartramii Elliott. Unlike a “traditional” plant, this Tillandsia (commonly known as Bartram’s air plant) lives a life… Read More
Root Pruning for a Healthier Tree
Trees are long term investments. Like a vehicle selecting the right one for you is a important step, and what is hidden can often lead to a lot of grief. The tree’s roots are one… Read More
Basketgrass, Foe or Friend?
What is this? I’ve been asked by several people what this plant (see photo to the right) is and if it is a weed? Identifying this plant as basketgrass is the easy part. It is… Read More
Plant Profile: Pencil Plant
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
Green Industries Best Management Practices
When: Most Tuesday Oct. 26, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm GI-BMP Putnam County Oct 26 Tentative Agenda Where: UF/IFAS Extension Putnam County Auditorium 111 Yelvington Rd, East Palatka 32131 Cost: $25 Registration Link: https://putnam_gi_bmp.eventbrite.com Registration… Read More
Palm Care: Part 1
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
Fall Master Gardener Volunteer 2021 Fall Training
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
Choosing the Right Soil Test
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