Nassau Extension Fall Plant Sale, Free Clinics

Master Gardeners of the Nassau County Extension will conduct their “Fall Plant Sale” on October 22, 2016. Also attend free plant clinics and classes.

Nassau Fall 2016 Plant Sale

Master Gardeners of the Nassau County Extension conduct their Fall Plant Sale on October 22nd. Plants propagated by the Master Gardeners will be on sale from 9 am until noon at the UF/IFAS Nassau Demonstration Garden on Nassau Place, in Yulee. For more information, contact the Extension office at 904-530-6350.

Growing Flowers From Bulbs

On October 5, 2016, Master Gardener Shirley Lohman will conduct a class on growing flowers from bulbs, including daffodils and other flowers. Focus will be on bulbs that do well in Florida without much care. She’ll offer tips on care, feeding, propagating and over-wintering of bulbs. The class will be held at the County Extension office in Yulee. For more information, see the Extension website or call the Extension office at 904-530-6350

On October 8, 2016 Becky Jordi, County Extension Director/Horticulture Extension Agent will conduct a Plant Clinic from 10 am until 2pm at Hagan ACE Hardware in Hilliard. All Nassau County, Florida residents are invited to bring plant samples showing problems in their landscapes. Problems will be identified and solutions offered for correction. There is no fee for this service. For information call 530-6350. Master Gardeners are on phone duty Fridays, at 904-530-6350, press ‘1’ for the Yulee office.

Landscape Matters: Tree Planting

October 19, 2016

On October 19th at 10 am, Rebecca Jordi, County Extension Director/Horticulture Agent, will conduct a Landscape Matters session on the topic of tree planting. Ms. Jordi will discuss how to prepare container trees for in ground planting, the proper depth to plant trees, fertilization, pest management and the importance of initial watering. The class will be conducted at the UF/IFAS Nassau County Demonstration Garden on Nassau Place. For more information, see the Extension website or call the Extension office at 904-530-6350.