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Theresa Badurek, Urban Horticulture Extension Agent Agapanthus(Photo-UF/IFAS) In the fall the weather will begin to cool and the rains will slow down. (Hard to imagine these days, isn't it?) These conditions present several challenges for the home gardener, but there...
During the summer when the heat is stifling, it’s important to take advantage of shade when you are outdoors. If your yard has no shade trees you may not have much respite from the heat. Shade on your home and...
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 can...
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 previously healthy plants. So what resources...
by Theresa Badurek, Urban Horticulture Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension Dahoon Holly, Ilex cassine We all know that there are many beautiful holiday plants to enjoy this time of year. This year I would like to focus on a...
Florida’s Native and Non-Native Sword Ferns by: Lara Miller, Natural Resource Agent Jennifer Jones, Brooker Creek Preserve Intern Florida is home to many native fern species, including the Boston fern (Nephrolepis exalta) and giant sword fern (Nephrolepis biserrata), which can...
Okra crop If you come to us from up north, this is the time of year you would normally enjoy vegetable gardening. That’s not usually the case here in Florida. Sure, there’s plenty of sunshine and usually lots of rain…...
Part 3: Properly Training Your Trees for Wind Resistance This week's blog was written by guest blogger Jane Morse. Jane Morse is the Pinellas County Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent. This is part two of a three-part series. Trees are...
Planting Wind Resistant Trees in Your Landscape Dr. Ed Gilman, Professor of Environmental Horticulture, University of Florida, consulting with a resident on wind resistant tree selection. This week's blog was written by guest blogger Jane Morse. Jane Morse is the Pinellas County...
This week's blog was written by guest blogger Jane Morse. Jane Morse is the Pinellas County Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent. This is part one of a three-part series. Part 1: Wind Resistant Trees for Your Landscape When it comes to trees and storms,...
Fall is a great time to enjoy wildflowers in Florida. One of the wildflowers blooming in the Florida Botanical Gardens right now is Bee Balm, Monarda punctata. This is an herbaceous perennial that typically grows to about 18” tall and...
This week's blog was written by guest blogger Dusty Purcell. Dusty is a Mycologist/Plant Pathologist who studied at the University of Florida. This is the ‘Green Gill Mushroom’, Chlorophyllum molybdites. If you live in Pinellas County during the summer months,...
Are you planting a fall vegetable garden? Well don’t delay- planting most veggies should happen right away in case of early cold weather! When you are shopping for plants or seeds, remember that there are certain varieties of herbs and...
