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Landscape Matters Classes: Flower Bulbs & Plant Clinic

What flower bulbs do well in Florida without much care? Find out by attending free class in Yulee at Nassau County Demonstration Garden on September 14, 2011. Master Gardener will give tips on care, feeding, and over-wintering of bulbs. Got problem plants? Bring plant samples to the plant clinic September 19, 2011. Let the experts at the Nassau County Extension diagnose your issues.

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Kingsley Plantation House, Fort George Island, northeast Florida

Kingsley Plantation: Short Drive from Amelia Island, in Northeast Florida

FLORIDA HERITAGE TOURISM: Not far from the southern tip of Amelia Island is Fort George Island, home of the historic Kingsley Plantation. WATCH VIDEO TOUR.

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Oceanfront Homes & Golfers, Amelia Island Plantation, Nassau County, Florida

FERNANDINA BEACH: Positive News Hits Home in Nassau County, Florida

Where are America’s wealthy moving to? FORBES ranked Nassau County, Florida 3rd destination in USA. Also, NEWSWEEK ranks local high school amongst top in nation.

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SALT & LIME: Florida Gardening Tips

While salt and lime go well with Tequila poolside, they may be unwanted companions in Florida landscapes. If you’re a coastal dweller in northeast Florida, learn about salt tolerant plants for the garden (BONUS: some suggestions attract butterflies and hummingbirds, too.) CAVEAT: Don’t add lime to your Florida lawn! (But use it for vegetable gardens.)

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