Get The Dirt: Winter Landscape Maintenance Getting Past The Winter Blues

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Winter, such as it is in Florida, can last for several months. In West Central Florida, however, we are very fortunate compared with other...

Get The Dirt: University Of Florida – Institute Of Food And...

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For those of us that love to read, you should check out the University of Florida - Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)...

Get The Dirt: When Shade-loving Plants Are Now In The Sun

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Yes, this is a minor inconvenience, considering the devastation that has occurred in so many areas after two hurricanes. That said, rehabbing our landscapes...

Get The Dirt: Resources Available To Hillsborough County Residents

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You may not know that the University of Florida (UF) has an extensive number of publications that can provide answers to your questions regarding...

Get The Dirt: Gardening For The Health Of It!

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Horticulture therapy has been documented since the 1700s, noting improvements in physical and mental health. In the 1800s, prison staff trained inmates to garden...

Get The Dirt: It’s A Good Time To Create A Rain...

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It’s that time of year again, when we receive rain frequently. If you are looking for a way to capture rainfall when it arrives,...

Get The Dirt: Who Doesn’t Love Bromeliads?

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Bromeliads, members of the pineapple family, Bromeliaceae, are beautiful flowering plants. Florida has 16 native bromeliad species and two natural hybrids. Ten of the...

Get The Dirt: When The Rain Arrives, Consider These Options

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Many of us, hopefully most, care if we save potable — i.e., drinking — water in the landscape. About 1,000 people move to Florida...

Get The Dirt: Hurricane Season Is Heading Our Way

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Hurricane season starts on June 1. The time to put your hurricane preparation plan together is now. This way, you can minimize issues during...

Get The Dirt: Horticulture Educational Opportunities

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Are you interested in gardening? What about recycling and composting? Want to save water or know more about drought-tolerant plants? Do you have an...