Get The Dirt: Winter Landscape Maintenance Getting Past The Winter Blues
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...
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
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
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!
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...
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?
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
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
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
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...
