Thursday September 9th 2010

‘Northeast Florida Gardening’ Archives

Pruning Palms. Winged Ants or Termites? Centipedegrass

Pruning Palms. Winged Ants or Termites? Centipedegrass

Rebecca Jordi, Horticultural Agent with Nassau County, Florida Extension, answers gardening questions. LANDSCAPE MATTERS CLASS: September 15. Learn about seasonal vegetable gardening. [Read More]

Cuban Buttercup, Propagating Dracaena, Shade Tolerant Grass

Cuban Buttercup, Propagating Dracaena, Shade Tolerant Grass

University of Florida faculty member & Nassau County Extension Horticultural Agent, Rebecca Jordi answers gardening questions in "Garden Talk"... [Read More]

Crepe Myrtle Pruning, Gardenia Stress, Florida Fall Season Tomatoes

Crepe Myrtle Pruning, Gardenia Stress, Florida Fall Season Tomatoes

In August, it's time to plant fall tomatoes in northeast Florida. Prune suckers from Crepe Myrtle trees any time of the year. [Read More]

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

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

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

Rabbits in the Garden, Toxic Azaleas, Orchids

Rabbits in the Garden, Toxic Azaleas, Orchids

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... [Read More]

Florida Gardening: Beach Sunflower, Growing Grapes & Pears

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 [Read More]

Growing Gardenias; Palms For Colder Northeast Florida Winters

Growing Gardenias; Palms For Colder Northeast Florida Winters

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... [Read More]

SALT & LIME: Florida Gardening Tips

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.) [Read More]

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Amelia Island Family Travel Video: Quality Time With The Kids

Amelia Island Family Travel Video: Quality Time With The Kids

Looking for a family vacation spot at the beach? Watch a family with 3 kids experience Amelia Island in northeast [Read More]

Amelia Island Turtle Trot: Walk, Run, Have Fun & Help Sea Turtles

Amelia Island Turtle Trot: Walk, Run, Have Fun & Help Sea Turtles

The whole family can have fun, walk or run for Amelia Island's sea turtles. Turn out Sat., September 4, 2010, a Labor [Read More]

Landmarks: Fernandina’s Famous Bar, The Palace Saloon

Landmarks: Fernandina’s Famous Bar, The Palace Saloon

In 1903, The Palace opened on Amelia Island, Florida offering "libations."  Fernandina's famous bar, The Palace [Read More]

Amelia Island Events Benefit Locals, Attract Tourists & New Residents

Amelia Island Events Benefit Locals, Attract Tourists & New Residents

Fernandina Beach has pristine beaches and a marina on the busy Intracoastal Waterway. It also has culture, with a [Read More]

Pruning Palms. Winged Ants or Termites? Centipedegrass

Pruning Palms. Winged Ants or Termites? Centipedegrass

Rebecca Jordi, Horticultural Agent with Nassau County, Florida Extension, answers gardening questions. LANDSCAPE [Read More]

Omni Hotels & Resorts to Purchase Distinguished Amelia Island Plantation

Omni Hotels & Resorts to Purchase Distinguished Amelia Island Plantation

Omni Hotels & Resorts expects to take over full ownership and operation of Amelia Island Plantation in northeast [Read More]

Wild Beach Morning Glories Along Amelia Island Coastal Dunes

Wild Beach Morning Glories Along Amelia Island Coastal Dunes

Long green trails veil the dunes, accented with purple splashes of color. Beach morning glories (also called railroad [Read More]