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by Anne Yasalonis and Julie Schelb
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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- 3 weeks ago38 min
Grow it, Eat it! Edible Florida-Friendly Plants
There 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 this episode to find out which Florida-Friendly plants have both ornamental qualities and also can be eaten.Sources for Show Notes: Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/ In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu Your Central Florida Yard Newsletter: https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/ Find information about nutrition and nutrition programming in Polk County: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/polk/nutrition-and-healthy-living/ Eventbrite for upcoming classes and workshops: http://polkcountyextension.eventbrite.com/ Floridacitrus.org/recipes Chickasaw Plum https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/trees/chickasaw-plum/ Citrus https://crec.ifas.ufl.edu/home-citrus/ Blueberry https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/fruits/blueberries/ Beautyberry https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/shrubs/beautyberry/ Prickly pear cactus https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/prickly-pear/ Perennial peanut https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/perennial-peanut/ Rosemary https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/rosemary/ Roselle or Sorell https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/roselle/ Seminole pumpkin https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/seminole-pumpkin/ AND https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBZkytmJazU Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.
- Apr 13, 202618 min
Start Composting in Your Central Florida Yard
Do 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 amendment for your garden and landscape beds.Sources for Show Notes: Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/ In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu Your Central Florida Yard Newsletter: https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/ Composting: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasota/natural-resources/waste-reduction/composting/ Compost tips for the home gardener: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP323 Trash Talk: Alternatives to Traditional Composting: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/fertilizer/trash-talk-alternative-composting/ Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.
- Mar 9, 202615 min
Native Milkweed for your Central Florida Yard
Are 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 Notes: Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/ In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu Your Central Florida Yard Newsletter: https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/ Monarch and Milkweed: An Important Update: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2025/09/25/monarchs-and-milkweed/ Milkweed: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/milkweed/ Native milkweeds: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/native-milkweeds/ Creating a Native Wildflower Garden in Your Central Florida Yard podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-a-native-wildflower-garden-in-your-central/id1724213516?i=1000648747914 Florida Native Wildflower Foundation: https://www.flawildflowers.org/monarchs-and-milkweed/ Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.
- Feb 21, 202616 min
Cold Recovery for Plants in Central Florida Yards
After 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, we cover when to begin plant recovery and the best steps to help your landscape safely bounce back.Sources for Show Notes: Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/ In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu Your Central Florida Yard page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/ Winter Is Coming: Protect Your Plants from the Cold: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/orangeco/2025/01/06/winter-is-coming-protect-your-plants-from-the-cold/ Cold Damage on Palms: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG318 USDA Hardiness Zone Map: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ Palm recovery (this video shows Lantan palms, but this applies to all types of palms recovering from the cold): https://youtu.be/BWyDzmyO1e4?si=XVZiPsfzTBSS_Sgn Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.
- Feb 9, 202621 min
Growing Great Groundcovers
Whether 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 are looking for! Join us in this episode to find our some of our favorite groundcovers for central Florida yards.Sources for Show Notes: Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/ In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/ Groundcovers: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/groundcovers/ Florida peperomia (Peperomia obtusifolia) https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/houseplants/florida-peperomia/ FFL Plant Guide: https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/plant-guide/ FFL Lawn Ornaments (Groundcovers): https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/2023/10/05/embracing-lawn-ornaments-a-starter-guide/ Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.
- Jan 12, 202623 min
Tree Bark: A Landscape Showstopper
Join us in this episode as we tale 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 new way!Sources for this Episode:Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/ In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/ Bark Appeal https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/trees/bark-appeal/ River Birch https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/trees/river-birch/ Betula nigra: River Birch https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/ST094 Crapemyrtle https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/trees/crapemyrtle/ Lagerstroemia indica: Crapemyrtle https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/ST342 Platanus occidentalis: Sycamore https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/ST484 Ceiba speciosa: Silk-Floss Tree https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/ST162 Chinese Elm https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/trees/chinese-elm/ Ulmus parvifolia: Chinese Elm https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/ST652 Winged Elm https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/butterflies/browse/Details/395 Live Oak https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/trees/live-oaks/ Quercus virginiana: Southern Live Oak https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/ST564 Chickasaw Plum https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/trees/chickasaw-plum/ Prunus angustifolia: Chickasaw Plum https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/ST504 Lichen podcast episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lichen/id1724213516?i=1000640669411 Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.
- Dec 8, 202515 min
Ask the Plant Clinic: Real Questions from Central Florida Gardeners
Join 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 Extension office: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/ In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/ Fertilizing Your Florida Lawn https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/fertilizer/fertilizing-the-lawn/ General Recommendations for Fertilization of Turfgrasses on Florida Soils https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/LH014 Planting Your Florida Lawn https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/lawns/maintenance-and-care/planting-your-florida-lawn/ Preparing to Plant a Florida Lawn https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/LH012 Basketgrass, A Common Landscape Weed https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2018/09/28/basketgrass-a-common-landscape-weed/ Tomatoes https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/tomatoes/ Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/VH021 Your Florida Lawn in Winter https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/lawns/maintenance-and-care/your-florida-lawn-in-winter/ Wildflowers For All Seasons https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/wildflowers-for-all-seasons/ Wildflowers in the Garden https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/wildflowers-in-the-garden/ Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.
- Nov 10, 202523 min
Garden Tasks that WOW
Join 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 Extension office: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/ In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PolkGardening Color in Landscape: Finding Inspiration for a Color Theme: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP425 Choosing and Installing Mulches: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/planting/mulch/ Florida-Friendly Mulches and Their Uses: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP626 Quick Tips on Hand-Weeding in Your Florida-Friendly Yard: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2023/07/14/quick-tips-on-hand-weeding-in-your-florida-friendly-yard/ Trimming and Pruning Trees: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pruning/pruning-and-maintaining-trees/ Trimming and Pruning Shrubs and Hedges: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pruning/pruning-shrubs-and-hedges/ Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.
About Your Central Florida Yard
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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