Your Central Florida Yard
door Anne Yasalonis and Julie Schelb
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Why Florida Native Plants Matter: A Conversation with Garnet of…
Why Florida Native Plants Matter: A Conversation with Garnet of…
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In this podcast we explore how to successfully garden in the unique climate of central Florida. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this podcast is for you. So grab your shovel and get ready to dig into this monthly podcast for gardeners in and around the central Florida area! This podcast is brought to you by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County.
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- Why Florida Native Plants Matter: A Conversation with Garnet of Plant Local · 44 min · Aflevering 40In this episode, we're joined by Garnet, owner of PlantLocal, a native plant nursery in Lakeland. From butterflies and pollinators to drought resilience and Florida-Friendly…
- Native Ornamental Grasses · 21 min · Aflevering 39Ornamental grasses add a unique texture and interest to landscapes in central Florida. There are so many ways to use ornamental grasses, but what ornamental grasses grow well in…
- Maintaining a Lawn in Central Florida · 50 min · Aflevering 38Maintaining a lawn is one of the most common questions that our Plant Clinic gets. Join us in this episode to to hear from Master Gardener Volunteer Rich on best practices for…
- Starting a Food Forest in Your Central Florida Yard · 42 min · Aflevering 37Are you interested in starting a food forest in your central Florida yard? Join us in this episode to hear from Master Gardener Volunteer Jessica on how to combine fruit trees…
- Summer Gardening Tips · 26 min · Aflevering 36Summer is hot, and in central Florida it is REALLY hot! Join us on this episode as we discuss tips and tricks that can make gardening in the summer a bit easier. Sources for Show…
- Grow it, Eat it! Edible Florida-Friendly Plants · 38 min · Aflevering 35There is increasing interest in growing food—usually in dedicated vegetable and herb gardens, but there are plants that have both ornamental qualities and are edible. Join us on…
- Start Composting in Your Central Florida Yard · 18 min · Aflevering 34Do you compost or would you like to learn how to get started? Join us in this episode to learn about composting as an easy way to reduce waste at the curb and to make a free soil…
- Native Milkweed for your Central Florida Yard · 15 min · Aflevering 33Are you familiar with milkweed? Join us on this episode to learn why we recommend planting native milkweed and removing non-native milkweed from your yard. Sources for Show…
- Cold Recovery for Plants in Central Florida Yards · 16 min · Aflevering 32After February 2026’s cold snap reminded Central Florida gardeners that frost and freeze damage can happen even here, many are wondering what to do next. In this bonus episode…
- Growing Great Groundcovers · 21 min · Aflevering 31Whether you’re tired of mowing, dealing with shady spots where a lawn will not grow, or just want a low-growing plant for the landscape, groundcovers might be the solution you…
- Tree Bark: A Landscape Showstopper · 24 min · Aflevering 30Join us in this episode as we take a closer look at trees with interesting bark. Whether you’re designing a landscape or just love trees, you’ll come away seeing bark in a whole…
- Ask the Plant Clinic: Real Questions from Central Florida Gardeners · 16 min · Aflevering 29Join us in this episode to hear some of the frequent questions our plant clinic has received from central Florida gardeners. Sources for Show Notes: • Find your local UF/IFAS…
- Garden Tasks that WOW · 23 min · Aflevering 28Join us in this episode to learn about which garden tasks can make a big difference in the appearance of your landscape. Sources for Show Notes: • Find your local UF/IFAS…
- Ways to Bring Fall into Your Central Florida Yard · 19 min · Aflevering 27While fall in central Florida may not bring the dramatic color changes seen in other parts of the country, that doesn't mean it lacks seasonal beauty. Join us in this episode to…
- Fruit Trees for Your Central Florida Yard · 19 min · Aflevering 26Are you considering adding fruit trees to your central Florida yard? There are so many varieties of fruit trees from temperate to tropical that it’s hard to know what will grow…
- Fragrant Plants for Your Central Florida Yard · 22 min · Aflevering 25Do you have a favorite fragrant plant? Looking to add more fragrance to your landscape? Join us to find out about bringing fragrance into your landscape with plants. Sources for…
- Growing Happy Houseplants · 26 min · Aflevering 24Houseplants are popular, but they aren’t always easy to grow. In this episode, we’ll share tips for keeping your houseplants healthy and help you get started with indoor…
- Summer Flowers for Central Florida Yards · 22 min · Aflevering 23Ready to add a splash of color to your central Florida yard! Join us as we highlight summer flowers that thrive in the heat, attract pollinators, and keep your landscape vibrant…
- A Gardener's Story with Betty · 33 min · Aflevering 22Join us for A Gardener’s Story, a special bonus episode where we sit down with a UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer who’s dedicating their time and expertise to help our…
- Growing and Cooking with Herbs · 44 min · Aflevering 21In this episode, we’re diving into how to grow the herbs you’ll actually use—and how to make the most of them in the kitchen. From choosing the right herbs for Central Florida…
