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 ...

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

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 ...

Florida students can now learn the nine principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping —guidelines that help yards thrive and protect Florida’s waterways — from a new illustrated book, thanks to UF/IFAS ...

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 ...

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 ...

Unfortunately, none of this makes gardening easier. The sun dries everything out, and sandy soil is generally unfriendly to plants. On top of all that, rain appears out of nowhere. Gardening can ...

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 ...