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Nassau County Extension Free Gardening Programs

Florida Master Gardeners and horticulture agents with the Nassau County Extension offer free gardening clinics in Yulee, Florida. Also, the Annual Fall Plant Sale will be held October 21-22, 2011.

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Blooming Now on Amelia Island, Black Knight Butterflybush & Clumb Verbena

Problem Plants or Troubled Grass? Free Nassau Extension Programs

Two free horticulture programs offered by local experts. April 18th, 2011 plant clinic and April 20th, 2011 turfgrass class. Get help from the pros!

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Don’t Plant Trees Too Deeply; Camellia Flower Blight

A tree planted too deeply will look like a fence post rather than a tapering tree. Also learn about Camellia Flower Blight and Coral Bells (Alumroot, Heuchera sanguine). Read Garden Talk Q & A by Rebecca Jordi, Nassau County Extension Director.

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Beach Sunflower, Florida: Drought and Salt Tolerant

Florida Gardening: Beach Sunflower, Growing Grapes & Pears

Beach Sunflower is a spreading perennial producing attractive, small sunflower-like flower heads, a terrific plant for attracting a variety of birds and butterflies. GARDENING TIPS

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Butterflies, Blossoms, Garden Experts: Amelia Island Garden Show

Celebrate nature in bloom on Amelia Island at the Amelia Island Garden Show March 6-7, 2010. Arrive early (opens at 9 am) and enjoy fresh-brewed coffee or espresso along with pastries outdoors at Central Park. Learn about “greening your home, yard, and garden.” Don’t miss the “Butterfly Encounter.”

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