Tag: agriculture

Azaleas for Early Spring Color

by Les Harrison
March 4, 2020

Ask Master Gardener Volunteer JoAnn Green One of the first ornamental shrubs to bloom in late winter or early spring in my shady landscape is the azalea. They bring a burst of color to an otherwise dull winter landscape in February ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture,
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Potato (Solanum tuberosum)

by Les Harrison
February 7, 2020

Ask Master Gardener Volunteer Linda Clemens Potato (Solanum tuberosum) One of the first crops planted in the north Florida vegetable garden in the New Year is the potato, also known as the “Irish potato” to differentiate it from ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops,
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Two Evergreens for the Winter Landscape

by Les Harrison
February 6, 2020

Ask Master Gardener Volunteer JoAnn Green There are few plants that offer color (other than browns or grays) in the winter landscape. Most perennials die back or lose their leaves in the cooler weather. Cast Iron plants (Aspidistra elatior) ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping,
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Water Quality Degradation

by Les Harrison
January 29, 2020

Ask Master Gardener Volunteer Dan Dobbins Florida water resources Florida, arguably has more water resources than any other state in the nation. However, they are not limitless and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn,
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Wakulla County Master Gardener Volunteer Program January 16, 2020

by Les Harrison
December 26, 2019

Wakulla County Master Gardener Volunteer Program of 2020 is now accepting applications for anyone who would like to become a student for this year's class. Program begins on January 16, 2020 The Wakulla County Extension Office 84 ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture,
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Calamondin ( Citrofortunella microcarpa) II

by Les Harrison
December 18, 2019

Ask Master Gardener Volunteer Linda Clemens Calamondin ( Citrofortunella microcarpa) One of the most useful fruit trees for the north Florida home garden is the calamondin. A calamondin (also known as calamansi) is a small, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
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Georgia Aster Part II

by Les Harrison
December 12, 2019

Ask Master Gardener Volunteer Dan Dobbins Sun loving plants Most present day residents are not aware Florida’s climate was not always the warm semitropical one it is today. In prehistoric times, Florida was much cooler and drier as was most ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture,
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Native Trees for Shade

by Les Harrison
December 4, 2019

Ask Master Gardener Volunteer JoAnn Green As the weather cools down, I find that I can endure more time in the yard this time of year better than during the heat of summer! During the winter months I take stock of my landscape and make changes ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture,
Tags: Agriculture, Environment, Growing, Horticulture, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Blog, Master Gardeners, Master Gardeners Blog, Natural Resources, Natural Wakulla, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Camellias Offer Fall/Winter Color

by Les Harrison
November 6, 2019

Ask Master Gardener Volunteer JoAnn Green After enjoying the lovely colors of wildflowers and leaves changing in September and October, there are few plants in my landscape that offer a punch of color in late fall like camellias. I planted ... READ MORE

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The Wakulla Gardener Nov/Dec 2019 Newsletter

by Les Harrison
November 1, 2019

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination ... READ MORE

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