Florida-Friendly yards can take any form; the design and how it’s maintained determine if it’s Florida-Friendly. Have you ever considered that a team of local Master Gardener Volunteers might be ...

Gardeners, here's a peck of suggestions for learning opportunities and yard activities you should add to your February ...

In writing this article, I did some research on the most popular hobbies in 2023 and discovered a few interesting facts: In an online survey conducted in the US from January to December 2023 by ...

In September, I wrote about the upcoming UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Master Gardener class 2024 that will begin in January. The previous article was for residents who can attend a class on ...

It’s gardening season in South Florida, and the message from gardening experts is clear: Make sure to cultivate native plants that grow harmoniously with fellow shrubs, trees and flowers — and steer ...

What can I plant now? What are cool season vegetables? Can I grow herbs from seeds? Ah, fall, when a Florida gardener comes out of summer, air-conditioned hibernation. If you are like me, you do the ...

A native-plant garden in North-Central Florida is a delight in any season. In the Spring, tender shoots of wiregrass, bluestem and dropseed emerge from the ground, providing a cool backdrop for sprays ...

Located in the gently rolling fields around Lake Placid in the south-central part of the state known as the “Florida Heartland,” Florida’s caladium industry is a vital part of the state’s agricultural ...

A walk in the early evening took me past a neighbor’s home with a couple of containers on the west-facing porch. They were filled with healthy-looking plants in full bloom. My wise neighbor had filled ...

Have you ever considered that a team of local Master Gardener Volunteers might be available to visit your home and offer advice? This free service is part of the UF/IFAS Extension Leon County’s ...