Category: Garden

Florida gardening advice from Nassau County Extension Director, Rebecca Jordi.

Giant Silk Moths Are Fascinating To See Firsthand

The beautiful, green Luna moth (a North American giant silk moth), photographed by Amelia Island Living (Fernandina Beach, Florida).
The beautiful, green Luna moth (one of the giant silk moths), photographed by Amelia Island Living (Fernandina Beach, Florida).

Supersized moths — Luna and Polyphemus — are amazing to discover!

Florida Master Gardener Volunteers’ Plant Sale

Nassau County, Florida Master Gardener plant sale.
Nassau County, Florida Master Gardener plant sale. (Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com from last year's sale.)

Nassau County residents may like to attend this spring plant sale happening May 13, 2023.

Learn About Composting At Townies Pizza Farm

Townies Pizzeria vegetable garden, Fernandina Beach, Florida.
The garden at "Townies Pizza Farm," adjacent to restaurant in Fernandina Beach (819 TJ Courson Rd.)

Townies hosts hands-on composting workshops at its “Pizza Farm,” presented by a Nassau County Extension horticultural agent.

NATIVE GARDENING: Muscadine Grapes Thrive In Florida & Georgia

The muscadine, America's southern grape grows by the beach, Amelia Island, Florida. (Photo AmeliaIslandLiving.com)
Muscadine grapes growing wild by the beach, Amelia Island, FL (Scott Road beach access).

America’s Southern grape is easy to grow in Florida and Georgia. Some make wine, others make jelly. Or the grapes are left on vine to feed birds and other wildlife.