There seems to be an increased focus on using plants native to Florida in my landscape. What exactly is a “native” plant, and are there benefits to using them? You are correct that there is a steadily ...

The term Florida-Friendly Landscape™ (FFL) has been around for decades but there is still some confusion over what such a landscape would look like. I would like to shed some light on why the FFL ...

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 ...

Atlantic Beach is holding a free gardening workshop on November 6, 2025, led by UF/IFAS, with a focus on sustainable practices.

Rebecca Heidenreich and Jamie Snider represent a new generation of gardeners eager to go native with their plants. The two young mothers will open their native plant gardens to the visitors of the ...

Have you ever considered that a team of local Master Gardener Volunteers might be available to visit your home and offer advice? This free service is part of the UF/IFAS Extension Leon County’s ...

Early November often offers weather that entices me to spend some time outside. It is true the outdoor chores are more manageable when the humidity is low and temperatures moderate, but don't spend ...

If you have young children and/or pets, you know it’s not uncommon for them to pick up a pretty flower, a leaf, a fruit or a seed and place it in their mouth before you can react. The Extension Office ...