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The Sarasota Garden Club presents its annual Holiday in the Gardens event at 6 p.m. Dec. 3. The Klick Band will be performing for the attendees. Visit SarasotaGardenClub.org for more information. The club is located at 1131 Boulevard of the Arts in downtown Sarasota.
Tree morning glory The tree morning glory ( Ipomoea arborescens) is a plant coming from the family Convolvulaceae. It grows fast and produces semi-succulent stems. You see lovely pink or lavender blooms in late autumn and the winter months. This 8-foot to 10-foot beautiful small tree needs full sun and is drought resistant. If you have the room, this […]
The Sarasota Garden Club’s Ghostly Gala flower show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. This Halloween-themed event is free and open to the public. Enjoy the delightful creations of color from the club’s floral designers and members. From the big, bold displays of botanicals to the exquisite floral designs […]
Join UF IFAS Extension Sarasota County for the 17th annual Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale and EdFest from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Twin Lakes Extension Office, 6700 Clark Rd. Whether you’re seeking vibrant blooms, fragrant herbs, or low-maintenance greenery, the plant sale is your one-stop shop for all things […]
Fox tail agave Unlike many agaves, fox tail agave (Agave attenuata) is an evergreen succulent perennial. It’s in the family of Asoaraqaceae, which produces a handsome rosette of silvery, pale green leaves.It originates from Mexico.The height is about 4 to 5 feet and width is about 6 to 8 feet. It loves direct sun. It […]
African tulip tree The African tulip (Spathodea campanulate) is the tallest of North American hardwoods, growing to 100 feet or more and used in making furniture, cabinetry, musical instruments, and wood veneer.The tree grows up to 6 feet per year, is shade tolerant, and re-sprouts after cutting. The seeds are numerous, wind-dispersed, can contaminate other […]
Wild coffee is a native shrub that makes for a versatile addition to your landscape in southern Florida. This lovely, graceful shrub that produces red berries similar to coffee beans will attract lots of birds in your garden.As a member of the family Rubiacea, the shiny evergreen leaves have very deeply impressed veins. The tiny […]
Gardenias Gardenias are generally found outdoors in southern regions and are admired for their glossy green foliage and fragrant blossoms. These beautiful plants are grown as ornamental shrubs in warm regions.However, they are very particular about their growing conditions and require some consistent maintenance in order to keep beautiful. Once you understand what a gardenia […]
Ornamental pineapples Like all pineapples, they are a type of bromeliad. Originated in tropical America and the Caribbean, explorers have moved the pineapple to all tropical parts of the world. Ornamental pineapples are grown just for their looks, while the edible pineapple is a standard fruit appreciated worldwide. It’s prettier relative, the ornamental pineapple, is […]
Orchids are the most intriguing flowering plants. And they are very easy to grow.I am going to tell you about Phalaenopsis, the moth orchid. It is one of the most common and the easiest to grow in Florida. It is an especially good choice for a beginner. They are large and come in a wide […]