Category Archives: Fall Florida Gardening

Golden Rain Tree

Lately I and other Master Gardeners have received numerous calls about a tree that residents have seen lately, which had bright yellow flowers a short while ago, and now have developed into 2″ pinkish seed capsules.  What is it they … Continue reading

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Fall – Winter Garden Activities

If you have a vegetable garden, time to plant cool season crops such as beets, broccoli, cabbage, onions, greens, etc.  Plus strawberries. If not already done, it’s also time to plant cool season flowers such as alyssum, begonias, celosia, petunias, … Continue reading

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Lawn Fertilization

Have you given your lawn its final feeding for this year?  If not, now’s the time to do so.  Suggest you use a slow (controlled) release fertilizer with a nutrient ratio of 2(N) – 0(P) – 1(K), and remember to … Continue reading

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Fall and Winter Vegetable Garden

Now is the time to get busy making plans if you’re going to have a garden this fall.  Next month you’ll begin planting it.  It’s also time to plant seed for tomatoes, cabbages, etc.  If you’re growing your own transplants, … Continue reading

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Florida Gardening in September

Things to do in September Now’s the time to plant flowers for winter color.  Some varieties that have done well for me include Gaura, Alyssum, Petunias, Pansies, Dianthus, Ruella, Verbena, and Begonias, (especially the Cocktail Blend series).  These typically should … Continue reading

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