Tag: gardening
Let’s Get Growing with Julie: Winter Color in the Garden
By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension
My favorite time of year has always been the fall. College football, lower temperatures and humidity, and approaching holidays are...
Let’s Get Growing with Julie: Container Gardening Tips
By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension
Gardening in Northwest Florida can be challenging with poor soil, intense sunlight, and windy conditions. Sometimes finding that perfect spot...
Let’s Get Growing with Julie: Invite Southern Magnolia’s Cousins to Your...
By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension
I must admit I absolutely love southern magnolias, but I understand they are not popular with every gardener. They grow...
Mosquitos Never Left? Do Not Let Them Re-establish Themselves at Your...
By Cindy Mulla, Beach Mosquito Control District
Finally, springtime has arrived in Northwest Florida. Days are becoming brighter and longer. Temperatures are beginning to rise,...
Let’s Get Growing with Julie: Growing Azaleas Successfully
By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension
Nothing says spring in the south like blooming azaleas! Their colorful flowers are some of the first to make their...
Let’s Get Growing with Julie: Pots of Potatoes
By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension
Growing vegetables in containers can increase flexibility of location selection and help the gardener to overcome pests and poor soil...
Let’s Get Growing with Julie: Reindeer Moss
By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension
As the weather cools off many people take to the trails to explore beautiful Northwest Florida beyond the beaches. If...
Let’s Get Growing with Julie: Native Sunflowers
By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension
Bales of hay, pumpkins, college football, and sunflowers are all iconic signs of fall. It is hard to not be...
Let’s Get Growing with Julie: Florida Master Gardener Volunteers
By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension
The title “Florida Master Gardener” is not just a catchy name for someone who knows a lot about gardening; this...
Let’s Get Growing with Julie: The Buzz on Native Bees
By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension
European honey bees are well known for their contributions to agriculture, but did you know that there are over 300...
