GARDENING

Seed saving lecture and plant clinic happening in June

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla.—Many gardeners have questions about saving seed, such as which seeds can be saved, how to harvest and…

9 months ago

Apply now for 2024 Master Gardener volunteer training course in Okaloosa

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. —The University of Florida Extension Office in Okaloosa County is taking applications for the 2024 Master Gardener…

9 months ago

Florida lawn watering guide: Mist, then soak, then establish

FLORIDA—When establishing a new lawn or renovating areas within an older lawn, it is recommended to water with two to…

10 months ago

Storms and tree damage in North Florida

NORTH FLORIDA—Much of North Florida has been experiencing rain, thunderstorms, and even some wind damage, and this has occurred just…

10 months ago

Ginger and other tropical plants for summer color, free lecture

FLORIDA—My favorite ginger is the pine cone ginger. I like it because of its relatively large, glossy green leaves, which…

10 months ago

False hope for cold-damaged citrus trees in North Florida

NORTH FLORIDA—The widespread, multiple-night hard freeze that occurred in North Florida near the end of December 2022 resulted in numerous…

10 months ago

Clearing up confusion over the classification of southern peas

FLORIDA — A farmer might call them cowpeas. A grocer might call them black-eyed peas. A restaurant waitress might call…

11 months ago

Funny-looking growth on azalea and camellia leaves

FLORIDA – Q: Some leaves on my azalea and/or camellia are swollen and light green. What caused this? A: This is…

11 months ago

Compost: Trash to garden treasure

FLORIDA — Much of the trash we throw away can be used to make our gardens more productive, which means…

11 months ago

Winter “weeds,” a place for pollinators and Easter eggs

FLORIDA — As a boy, I remember our St. Augustinegrass lawn. I fondly remember winter annual weeds in that lawn.…

12 months ago