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Tomato Cracks

Northeast Florida Gardening Q & A: Cracking Tomatoes, Spiders, Sumac

By on 06/23/2010 in Northeast Florida Gardening

Why are your tomatoes cracking? Name this pretty spider. Identifying poison sumac. Nassau County, Florida Extension expert answer questions.

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Orchid (Photo by Rebecca Jordi)

Rabbits in the Garden, Toxic Azaleas, Orchids

By on 06/09/2010 in Northeast Florida Gardening

Bunnies munching your garden? Heard azaleas are toxic? Best way to repot your gorgeous orchid? The horticultural experts at Nassau County, Florida’s Extension provide answers…

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Beach Sunflower, Florida: Drought and Salt Tolerant

Florida Gardening: Beach Sunflower, Growing Grapes & Pears

By on 05/06/2010 in Northeast Florida Gardening

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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Freeze Damage on Queen Palm, Northeast Florida

Growing Gardenias; Palms For Colder Northeast Florida Winters

By on 03/20/2010 in Northeast Florida Gardening

Having issues with your gardenias? Or perhaps you have “frizzle top?” (Not a “bad hair day” in Florida’s humid climate, but rather brown, twisted palm fronds.) Get answers from the gardening experts at Nassau County, Florida Extension…

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Tea Scale Florida

SALT & LIME: Florida Gardening Tips

By on 03/04/2010 in Northeast Florida Gardening

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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Tasty Homegrown Heirloom Tomatoes & Native Florida Plants

By on 02/18/2010 in Northeast Florida Gardening

Tasty Homegrown Florida Heirloom Tomatoes: The appeal of growing your own tomatoes may come from your taste buds, wallet, or even food safety issues. For some, though, it’s the personal satisfaction of growing and picking the backyard bounty from garden plots or patio container pots. Read more about growing tomatoes in Florida.

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