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Spicy ginger, nutritious sweet potatoes, juicy papaya—oh my! It’s not too late to get edible plants in the ground this season. Find the text and printable versions of this infographic on UF IFAS Solutions Gardening Solutions: gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles…

Out in the field scouting for rust, and instead I was greeted by blueberry plants loaded with fruit! The plants showcased a wide variety of fruit sizes, including sweet, plump berries that were simply irresistible!🫐Blueberry season is going strong 💪🏾🌟 UF/IFAS Plant Pathology Department Philip Harmon

ARS horticultural experts from the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. share top tips on companion planting & the best plants to brighten up your deck or patio! Ready to get your green thumb on & make your space bloom? 🌼Watch loom.ly/uAAlE1M #NationalGardenMonth

Embrace the increasing sunshine with flower beds outside the window. Zinnias, impatiens and marigolds are just a few fabulous flowers for May. Find the text and printable versions of this infographic on UF IFAS Solutions Gardening Solutions. gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamen…

May the Fourth...be with your garden? Let’s honor the plant universe with a few species that look like they could be found in a galaxy far, far, away. Find more otherworldly plants at UF IFAS Solutions Gardening Solutions: gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Florida avocados! Jeff Wasielewski, commercial tropical fruit agent with UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County, offers tips for gardeners interested in growing their own: blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2025/04/2…

It's Hurricane Preparedness Week! Our friends at Colorado State University predict above-average activity this year. Visit disaster.ifas.ufl.edu for resources to help prepare you, your loved ones, and your property.

Hurricane Preparedness Week is a good time to think about trees in the landscape. Planting with adequate root space and careful pruning are just two practices that help prepare a yard for hurricane season. Learn more UF IFAS Solutions Gardening Solutions: gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-a…

In the merry month of May, the Neighborhood Gardener features sweet stevia, weedy grasses, and nature-inspired podcasts from UF IFAS Solutions. Plus, Wendy gets her garden ready for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Read this month's issue at our website: gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/mastergardener…

On this Mother's Day, let's show appreciation for all the moms out there. A nice bouquet of flowers from the garden is a perfect “thank you” on this special day.

Got lots of shade? How about a lonely bookshelf? Green, glossy (and native) peperomia does well inside the home and outdoors. Learn more about our featured plant for May at UF IFAS Solutions Gardening Solutions: gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/housepl…

With its glossy foliage, native Florida peperomia can make a pleasant addition to the home, and Central and South Florida gardeners can even grow it as a groundcover in shady areas that don't support turfgrass.

How do you take your coffee or tea: one leaf or two? Stevia leaves are widely used as a sugar replacement, and you can grow this humble, unassuming plant in your Florida garden. More on the planting and care of stevia at UF IFAS Solutions Gardening Solutions: gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles…

Friend or foe? Except for invasive species like torpedograss and cogongrass, what counts as a weed is in the eye of the beholder. But plants like wavy basketgrass and crabgrass are deemed irksome by many. More weedy grasses UF IFAS Solutions Gardening Solutions: gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/weeds-and…

May is Water Conservation Month. 💧 Summer heat often brings increased outdoor water use, and sometimes overwatering. Tips on saving water while maintaining your landscape UF IFAS Solutions Gardening Solutions: gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/irrigatio…

Estimated to be nearly 200 years old, an iconic oak at the University of Florida was felled by Hurricane Helene. But it will live on, thanks to recovered acorns improbably coaxed into seedlings at the UF IFAS Solutions Native Plant Nursery: go.ufl.edu/gomcmcl

Gardening can reduce stress and improve mood. Therapeutic horticulture goes further, showing that professionally led programs can have a profound effect on quality of life. Learn about therapeutic horticulture at UF Wilmot Gardens (all photos theirs). wilmotgardens.med.ufl.edu/programming-2/

Looking to learn more about plants, gardening, and the natural world but don’t have time to read? These podcasts from UF IFAS Solutions are the perfect opportunity to listen on the go. More about "green" podcasts at the Florida Master Gardener Volunteer website: go.ufl.edu/2rhuit2

The roly-poly is best known for rolling into a ball when disturbed. But did you know that these little guys aren't insects? They're terrestrial crustaceans! They forage on decaying plant matter and are beneficial in the garden. Learn more at Ask IFAS: edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN…

Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial Day is for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country. (📷 Laying roses on graves in Arlington National Cemetery. flic.kr/p/26upGCQ )