Your Central Florida Yard

Native Ornamental Grasses

Ornamental 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

Maintaining a Lawn in Central Florida

Maintaining 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 practice

Starting a Food Forest in Your Central Florida Yard

Are 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

Summer Gardening Tips

Summer 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

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. Joi

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 f

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 S

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 ep

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 solutio

Tree Bark: A Landscape Showstopper

Join 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 i

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

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/

Ways to Bring Fall into Your Central Florida Yard

While 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 epi

Fruit Trees for Your Central Florida Yard

Are 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 wil

Fragrant Plants for Your Central Florida Yard

Do 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. Sou

Growing Happy Houseplants

Houseplants 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

Ready 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

A Gardener's Story with Betty

Join 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

Growing and Cooking with Herbs

In 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 Fl

The Toolbox Approach to Managing Insects in Your Central Florida Yard

Insects—whether pests or garden helpers—are an essential part of gardening in central Florida. This episode explores how a toolbox approach can help manage insect issues