New Issue of Harbor Happenings Now Avail...
The new issue of Harbor Happenings, the newsletter of the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program (CHNEP), is now available at the UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service. To learn more about the CHNEP or to subscribe to the newsletter go...Florida-Friendly Garden in Lake Alfred
Volunteers Build Eunice Moore Memorial Garden Behind Lake Alfred LibraryNow All We Need is the Rain!
Rain Barrel WorkshopSaturday, July 7, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noonCampfire USA, 2600 Buckingham Avenue, LakelandWant to supplement your potable water use? Learn how to collect rainwater with a rain barrel. In this workshop you will learn the basics of water harvesting using a rain barrel. This workshop is presented by the UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service's Florida-Friendly...Master Gardener Plant Sale is THIS SATUR...
Making plans for Saturday? Remember to come to the Polk County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale from 8:00 a.m. until noon on Saturday, May 12. It will be held at the UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service at 1702 US Hwy 17 in Bartow (drive around back to our potting...Fertilization– The Florida-Friendl...
May is really the latest you should be applying spring fertilization to your turf. If you need to brush up on some of the UF/IFAS recommendations on what, when, and how much to apply, check out the links to EDIS circulars below. And as always, make sure your fertilizer spreader is calibrated and has a shield (see the nifty do-it-yourself one below). Fertilizer...The New Front Yard
Another great use for Asiatic Jasmine in the front yard! These two neighbors have just started to establish Asiatic Jasmine for an alternative to turf in their yards. If you have an area of turf that is hard to maintain (mow, water, keep pest free) you may want to consider trying another type of plant in that place. As always, know your site conditions...A "Heads Up" on Broccoli
Another wonderful vegetable gardening article from Polk County Master Gardener, Carol Leffler. Enjoy!! “Broccoli” is the plural of the Italian broccolo, and refers to “the flowering top of a cabbage.” Some sources report that folks of Italian descent brought broccoli to the U.S. around 1920. However, multiple sources credit Thomas Jefferson with bringing broccoli...What are YOU Doing for Water Conservatio...
There are many things we can do to conserve water in our homes and landscapes. In honor of Water Conservation Month we are providing you with some helpful conservation tips. By following some or all of the tips you can conserve and preserve our valuable water resources as well as save money. Engage the entire family in the effort to conserve water and make it fun for kids.The...Master Gardener’s Spring Plant Sal...
Saturday, May 12, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noonUF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service1702 US Hwy 17 South, BartowThe Polk County Master Gardeners will be selling plants, yard art and rain barrels ($30 each) at this plant sale. Florida-Friendly and native plantswill be available. Call (863) 519-8677 for more information. ...Free Turfgrass Workshop
The Urban Horticulturist, Dr. Shibles, is offering a turfgrass workshop on April 21st 2012, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Office at 1702 US Highway 17/98 South in Bartow. Call 863-519-8677 to register. ...Polk County Utilities Offers Free Landsc...
If you are a Polk County Utilities customer, you are qualified to receive a free landscape and irrigation evaluation. The evaluation will include:*Irrigation system evaluation with site-specific recommendations*Landscaping evaluation with planting recommendations*Water conservation information*Assistance with your irrigation timer ...Extension Spotlight
Click HERE for the April edition of the UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service Extension Spotlight. Stay up-to-date with everything going on at the county Extension Service!For more information go to...Gardening Workshops
Rain Barrel WorkshopThursday, April 5, 10:00 a.m.Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve, 900 Mackay Blvd., Lake AlfredThe Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program will present a free workshop on how toconserve water using a rain barrel. Collecting rain water can be fun and easy,and can save you money on your monthly water bill. No rain barrels will be forsale at this workshop (coupons for...Polk County Fourth Grade Students Learn ...
For two weeks in March, all Polk County fourth grade students visit the UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service in Bartow to learn about the agricultural commodities that are important to the county. They get to taste honey and oranges, pot a plant, learn to conserve water using a water budget, and much more. For many children this is their first introduction to the rich agricultural...Canning and Preserving Class Featured in...
Read the article...Are You Going to Spring Obsession?
Make your plans to attend the 10th annual Spring Obsession on Saturday, March 10th from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in Lakeland's Munn Park. Delight in Florida native plants, hard to find exotics, fruit trees, orchids, herbs, garden art, and much more! Information on Florida-Friendly Landscaping will be available and rain barrels will be for sale! For more information on the event go to...Platform Art: Art in Agriculture
Visit the Master Gardeners at the Art in Agriculture event on April 28th! A new Florida-Friendly garden will be unveiled and information about local agricultural services will be available. Read more about this event...Extension Spotlight
What to know what's going on at the UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service?Check out this month's issue of Extension Spotlight...Creating a Florida-Friendly Landscape
Designing a landscape is a daunting task. You may not be able to figure out where to put that new plant, much less create a new mulched bed or revamp an existing area. There are many tips that can help make this process much easier.1. Decide why you want to landscape.Aesthetics, environmental protection, improving resale value, noise reduction, climate control and wildlife habitat...From the Publisher, Marialice Quinn
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