All Florida Master Gardeners are volunteers, trained and certified by the UF Institute of Agricultur
Programs of the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Service are open to all individuals and groups regardless of race, color, s*x, religion, national origin, or handicap. The University of Florida welcomes your comments on our social media posts and encourages interaction among Gators around the world. We also encourage our community to foster respectful and vibrant online connections. Before yo
06/04/2026
Has your lawn died from spring drought or winter freezes? Are you considering replacing the lawn but not sure where to begin? Take a look at this UF/IFAS blog post highlighting site assessment, selection process, establishment and long-term maintenance. https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/duvalco/2026/05/01/replacing-lawn-after-spring-drought-and-winter-kill/
06/04/2026
These Are The Florida Native Flowering Vines That Cover Structures And Support Painted Buntings Florida native flowering vines that cover fences and trellises beautifully while bringing painted buntings straight to your backyard structures.
05/14/2026
05/12/2026
Registration is now open for Summer 2026 UF/IFAS Bee College, taking place August 14–15, 2026, in Bristol, Florida!
Bee College is a two-day educational event designed for beekeepers of all experience levels. Whether you are just getting started or have been keeping bees for years, this event will include opportunities to learn from experts, ask questions, and connect with others in the beekeeping community.
Join the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory for a weekend full of honey bee education, hands-on learning, and practical information you can take back to your own apiary.
Tickets are available now and can be purchased here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-2026-ufifas-bee-college-tickets-1984779436724
05/12/2026
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Composting is an easy way to turn everyday yard and kitchen waste into nutrient rich soil. 🌱
Learn practical composting tips from what to add and avoid to keeping your pile healthy and productive while reducing waste at home ➡️ edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP323
05/08/2026
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. Garden for Wildlife Month isn’t just about birds and bees. 🐸
Frogs, toads, and lizards quietly patrol Florida landscapes, eating insects and signaling a healthy environment. Shady plants, moist areas, leaf litter, and fewer chemicals help create the conditions these backyard allies need to thrive. Watch now to learn how you can build a frog hotel, youtu.be/G6eHuzsFCII?si=I2np3LzNpZK2pOQG.
Photo: Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS
05/07/2026
This week marks National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Hurricane season is just around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about getting your landscape storm-ready and creating a plan. For a selection of information on landscape considerations, including tree prep, take a look at this UF/IFAS Disaster Preparation and Recovery webpage. https://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu/trees--landscapes/
05/07/2026
Our May 2026 chapter meeting will feature UF/IFAS Agent Mark Tancig. His presentation on "The State of Pollinators and How You Can Help" will provide practical steps on what we can do in our yards and neighborhoods to help our pollinators. We meet the third Tuesday of the month (May 19) at the Wakulla County Public Library at 6:30pm. -- come early for refreshments. Our meetings are always free and open to the public, so bring friends.
05/07/2026
On Public Gardens Day we encourage you to learn about Florida’s botanical gardens. Why not plan a summer day trip to experience one of these stunning displays of flowers and foliage?
To learn more about Florida’s botanical gardens, take a look at this UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions article https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/outdoor-living/floridas-botanical-gardens/
Photo of Wilmot Botanical Gardens in Gainesville, FL
05/07/2026
Brown or yellow blemishes can turn perfectly good white button mushrooms into unsellable product, and sometimes the damage does not show up until they are already at the store.
New University of Florida Department of Plant Pathology-led research, using DNA sequencing, reveals why this disease has been so hard to manage. It is not just one culprit, but a complex of bacteria thriving in humid growing conditions.
What does that mean for growers, and what eco‑friendly solutions are being explored next? Read more: https://tr.ee/Hf3wz0VPVk