Did you know?
Olives, first grown in Florida centuries ago by the Spanish, are becoming an attractive commercial enterprise for citrus growers...

Field Trip - Rock City Gardens
Our field trip to Rock City Gardens in Vero was amazing. With acres and Acres of inspiration every member walked away from our...

Did you Know
Did you Know – that 150 millions years ago Jurassic period dinosaurs munched on coonties or that coontie plants are either male or...

How to Take a Soil Sample:
Soil pH: http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/planting/soil-ph.html 1. Identify the area(s) to be sampled. Turf areas, vegetable...

Listen & Learn - How trees talk to each other
A fascinating TedTalk podcast by ecologist Suzanne Simard. "A forest is much more than what you see," says ecologist Suzanne Simard. Her...

Amazing Amaryllis
Don’t toss your spent amaryllis. This article by Anne Lambrecht, Marion County Master Gardener explains how to enjoy these gorgeous...

Bok Tower Gardens a National Historic Landmark
ROAD TRIP – Bok Tower Gardens a National Historic Landmark in Lake Wales. Holiday time at Bok Tower Gardens is always a treat. Holiday...

FLORIDA – THE NATION’S WINTER GARDEN
In contrast to December national magazine covers that typically feature snowy holiday scenes, the 1929 magazine cover above depicts a map...

FFGC short course in Gainesville
photos from a recent FFGC short course in Gainesville where 4 club members (Stacy Reeder, Valerie Karas, Linda Sheedy & June Sims)...

Road Trip
The 21st Redland International Orchid Festival takes place from May 18th to 20th at the Fruit and Spice Park in Homestead. More than...
