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 ...

If your Florida garden suddenly looks like it’s wearing a sticky, shiny coat, you’re not imagining things. Lots of growers notice colonies popping up “too soon,” especially on tender new growth, and ...

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 ...

Last week, I mentioned that we are gearing up for the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Master Gardener class 2024 that will begin in January. For those who are unfamiliar with the Master Gardener ...

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 ...

Located in the gently rolling fields around Lake Placid in the south-central part of the state known as the “Florida ...

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 ...

Slated for 3 p.m., Jan. 15, the lecture at the Society of the Four Arts will feature Troy Scott Smith, head gardener of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Oh no! Christmas is closing in. Do you have something for the gardener on your list? Here are a few suggestions for ...