Category: Garden

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

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.

New Nassau County Extension Office In Yulee

Nassau County Extension office new location 85831 Miner Road, Yulee, Florida.
New Nassau County Extension location, 85831 Miner Road, Yulee, Florida. (Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com during May 2022 plant sale).

The County’s new UF/IFAS “Rebecca L. Jordi Cooperative Extension Office” is located at 85831 Miner Road.