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Research-based info on caring for plants and landscapes in a Florida-Friendly way. From the University of Florida's IFAS Extension.
Speaking of cool-season veggies, kale is typically ready to harvest in December. Leaves can be picked individually as they become ready to use. Harvest the lower leaves, but no more than one-third of the plant at one time. More about kale at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/xBPJw0E
December 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Speaking of cool-season veggies, kale is typically ready to harvest in December. Leaves can be picked individually as they become ready to use. Harvest the lower leaves, but no more than one-third of the plant at one time. More about kale at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/xBPJw0E
One of the pleasures of Florida gardening is that we can plant all year long. Now is a great time to plant cool-season vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts and more. Contact your county UF/IFAS Extension office to learn about varieties that are best for your part of Florida: buff.ly/PSAKOJP
December 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
One of the pleasures of Florida gardening is that we can plant all year long. Now is a great time to plant cool-season vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts and more. Contact your county UF/IFAS Extension office to learn about varieties that are best for your part of Florida: buff.ly/PSAKOJP
‘Tis the season for giving back. We suggest planting some December flowers for pollinators and other local wildlife. For the printable and text versions of this infographic, please visit UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions. buff.ly/c6Y3QqG
December 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
‘Tis the season for giving back. We suggest planting some December flowers for pollinators and other local wildlife. For the printable and text versions of this infographic, please visit UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions. buff.ly/c6Y3QqG
We're lucky in Florida to have many vegetables and fruits to plant in December. And getting outside might give you the time to reflect on this past year and look forward to a new one. For text and printable versions of this infographic, visit UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions. buff.ly/qNftYyF
November 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We're lucky in Florida to have many vegetables and fruits to plant in December. And getting outside might give you the time to reflect on this past year and look forward to a new one. For text and printable versions of this infographic, visit UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions. buff.ly/qNftYyF
Lettuce be thankful and turnip the gratitude ! We appreciate your engagement with UF/IFAS and the Florida Master Gardener Volunteer program. Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Lettuce be thankful and turnip the gratitude ! We appreciate your engagement with UF/IFAS and the Florida Master Gardener Volunteer program. Happy Thanksgiving!
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November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Do you want to:
Stay informed on Florida gardening?
Get inspired?
Learn something new?
Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter, the Neighborhood Gardener! This is our way of serving the community, by providing Florida residents with science-based content on gardening-related topics. buff.ly/2IzkHae
Stay informed on Florida gardening?
Get inspired?
Learn something new?
Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter, the Neighborhood Gardener! This is our way of serving the community, by providing Florida residents with science-based content on gardening-related topics. buff.ly/2IzkHae
Not only do Florida gardeners have to deal with invasive plants, we have animal invaders as well. In fact, more species of reptiles and amphibians have invaded Florida than anywhere else worldwide. Learn about some of these invasive animals at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/OlJyXbJ
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Not only do Florida gardeners have to deal with invasive plants, we have animal invaders as well. In fact, more species of reptiles and amphibians have invaded Florida than anywhere else worldwide. Learn about some of these invasive animals at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/OlJyXbJ
Ever noticed a tree or shrub that is wilting or brown, seemingly overnight? Armillaria root rot, also called mushroom root rot, feeds on roots, causing the plant to weaken and even die. More about the symptoms and management of this fungus at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/p9xfuo9
November 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ever noticed a tree or shrub that is wilting or brown, seemingly overnight? Armillaria root rot, also called mushroom root rot, feeds on roots, causing the plant to weaken and even die. More about the symptoms and management of this fungus at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/p9xfuo9
Mulching is an essential part of the Florida-Friendly landscape ; it not only looks nice, it also keeps plants and soil healthy. There are several types of mulch to try, from pine straw to fallen leaves. More on choosing and using mulch on UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/CDRyv3k
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Mulching is an essential part of the Florida-Friendly landscape ; it not only looks nice, it also keeps plants and soil healthy. There are several types of mulch to try, from pine straw to fallen leaves. More on choosing and using mulch on UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/CDRyv3k
You probably know that trees provide shade for your home, but did you know they also cool air temperatures, filter water and increase property values? Trees provide many ecosystem services that save money and even improve wellbeing. Learn more at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/TQ4f1vh
November 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
You probably know that trees provide shade for your home, but did you know they also cool air temperatures, filter water and increase property values? Trees provide many ecosystem services that save money and even improve wellbeing. Learn more at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/TQ4f1vh
Shumard oak is a native tree ideal for urban landscapes. It tolerates drought, compacted soils, air pollution and poor drainage. And after providing shade in the summer, its leaves turn a burnished reddish-orange in fall. More on Shumard oak at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/tgWwvPk
November 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Shumard oak is a native tree ideal for urban landscapes. It tolerates drought, compacted soils, air pollution and poor drainage. And after providing shade in the summer, its leaves turn a burnished reddish-orange in fall. More on Shumard oak at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/tgWwvPk
In this gratitude-filled issue of the Neighborhood Gardener, we extol the virtues of trees (including providing refuge for wildlife), frolic in the fall foliage of Shumard oaks and remember that plants connect us, even across oceans. November's newsletter at our website: buff.ly/H0hwtIZ
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In this gratitude-filled issue of the Neighborhood Gardener, we extol the virtues of trees (including providing refuge for wildlife), frolic in the fall foliage of Shumard oaks and remember that plants connect us, even across oceans. November's newsletter at our website: buff.ly/H0hwtIZ
It's time to winterize the water garden. Avoid cleaning ponds until spring; this allows frogs and snails to burrow in the organic matter and maintains bacterial cycles. You can also feed your fish less frequently in the winter. More on pond care at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/fpMzgk2
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It's time to winterize the water garden. Avoid cleaning ponds until spring; this allows frogs and snails to burrow in the organic matter and maintains bacterial cycles. You can also feed your fish less frequently in the winter. More on pond care at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/fpMzgk2
Terrariums bring gardening indoors and and making one is fun project to do with kids! Small, slow-growing plants are best. Decorate with rocks or driftwood. Ta-da! This Ask IFAS publication will show you how, step by step: buff.ly/tfOwol5
November 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Terrariums bring gardening indoors and and making one is fun project to do with kids! Small, slow-growing plants are best. Decorate with rocks or driftwood. Ta-da! This Ask IFAS publication will show you how, step by step: buff.ly/tfOwol5
Today we honor all who have served. Thank you, veterans, for your courage and dedication to our country.
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today we honor all who have served. Thank you, veterans, for your courage and dedication to our country.
If you are in an area predicted to reach freezing temperatures, don't forget to protect your plants! Remember, ghosts not lollipops: use a cloth to cover the plant all the way down to the soil. buff.ly/ZGWQSCG
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
If you are in an area predicted to reach freezing temperatures, don't forget to protect your plants! Remember, ghosts not lollipops: use a cloth to cover the plant all the way down to the soil. buff.ly/ZGWQSCG
Asteraceae is an enormous family of plants, including asters. Of the 400+ species of asters found in Florida, 41 of them are *only* found here! We've shared a few asters, but visit UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions to learn of a few more surprising members of the family: buff.ly/AttADOm
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Asteraceae is an enormous family of plants, including asters. Of the 400+ species of asters found in Florida, 41 of them are *only* found here! We've shared a few asters, but visit UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions to learn of a few more surprising members of the family: buff.ly/AttADOm
Your radishes might be ready to harvest this month! Not only are radishes easy to grow, they come in a range of flavors, shapes, sizes and colors, making them a fun plant to grow with kids. More about planting radishes at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/hpx88tF
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Your radishes might be ready to harvest this month! Not only are radishes easy to grow, they come in a range of flavors, shapes, sizes and colors, making them a fun plant to grow with kids. More about planting radishes at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/hpx88tF
Do you want to start a pollinator garden but are worried about shade? Turns out there are many shade-loving plants that attract pollinators! FFL Coordinator Stephanie Means at UF/IFAS Extension Duval County has many recommendations, including rouge plant (photo by Stephanie Means): buff.ly/FemO7Gq
November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Do you want to start a pollinator garden but are worried about shade? Turns out there are many shade-loving plants that attract pollinators! FFL Coordinator Stephanie Means at UF/IFAS Extension Duval County has many recommendations, including rouge plant (photo by Stephanie Means): buff.ly/FemO7Gq
For many, November ushers in a busy season. Connecting with nature can be a respite, and there are still plenty of flowering options to plant this month. For the text and printable versions of this infographic, visit UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/MyjAZP4
November 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
For many, November ushers in a busy season. Connecting with nature can be a respite, and there are still plenty of flowering options to plant this month. For the text and printable versions of this infographic, visit UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/MyjAZP4
November is a good time to apply horticulture oils to control scale insects, like cycad aulacaspis scale. Horticultural oils are best applied during cooler months. Learn more about this major cycad pest and its control at Ask IFAS: buff.ly/caCw5mC
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
November is a good time to apply horticulture oils to control scale insects, like cycad aulacaspis scale. Horticultural oils are best applied during cooler months. Learn more about this major cycad pest and its control at Ask IFAS: buff.ly/caCw5mC
Tonight's the night to light up those jack-o'-lanterns! May you all have a delightfully safe and spooky Halloween, from everyone at the UF/IFAS Master Gardener Volunteer program!
October 31, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Tonight's the night to light up those jack-o'-lanterns! May you all have a delightfully safe and spooky Halloween, from everyone at the UF/IFAS Master Gardener Volunteer program!
As we approach November, take time to reflect, share a meal and perhaps get outside to enjoy the cooler weather. It's a good time to plant kale, cabbage, turnips and more. Find the text and printable versions of this infographic on UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/xRd5yxD
October 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
As we approach November, take time to reflect, share a meal and perhaps get outside to enjoy the cooler weather. It's a good time to plant kale, cabbage, turnips and more. Find the text and printable versions of this infographic on UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/xRd5yxD
Florida is "home sweet home" year-round for cardinals. The bright-red males are easy to point out as they fiercely defend their territory. Harder to spot are the females, which have light brown feathers with only tinges of red. More about cardinals at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/LfFeoGu
October 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Florida is "home sweet home" year-round for cardinals. The bright-red males are easy to point out as they fiercely defend their territory. Harder to spot are the females, which have light brown feathers with only tinges of red. More about cardinals at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/LfFeoGu
Our last “Healthy Harvest” Monday features Florida-Friendly herbs. They add a pop of flavor to any dish, and their unmistakable scents make herbs an ideal choice for sensory gardens too. More in this Ask IFAS pub co-authored by our statewide coordinator Wendy Wilber: buff.ly/zON0gkV.
October 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Our last “Healthy Harvest” Monday features Florida-Friendly herbs. They add a pop of flavor to any dish, and their unmistakable scents make herbs an ideal choice for sensory gardens too. More in this Ask IFAS pub co-authored by our statewide coordinator Wendy Wilber: buff.ly/zON0gkV.