Daily Archives: May 25, 2023

Graze the Yard Lecture

A surprising number of plants can be used in our landscapes that are edible. In addition to the many traditional fruit and vegetable plants, there are other plants that are not as often considered, including some ornamentals and even “weeds” that have edible qualities. In addition, many vegetables and herbs, which are normally grown only in…

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The Evening Bats of the Florida Panhandle

My wife and I like to sit on our back porch and watch the sunset each day.  We do not make all of them, but we try to make as many as we can.  We often see small bats darting in all directions feeding on bugs.  Recently we were enjoying a particularly great sunset.  The…

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Radiant Rudbeckias

Black-eyed Susans. A. Marek, UF/IFAS If you’re looking for a bright pop of yellow color in your flower garden, look no further than the lovely Rudbeckia. There are actually 9 species of Rudbeckia native to Florida (Atlas of Florida Plants), but the most famous of them are the Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta). This stunning wildflower can…

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