UF/IFAS Extension
Charlotte County
Charlotte County Extension Service is a partnership between the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Charlotte County government, to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public.
Contact
charlotte@ifas.ufl.edu
941.764.4340
1120 Centennial Boulevard
Port Charlotte, FL 33953
All puffed up in the landscape
There is a show going on in our local landscapes. I visited the Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Solomon's Castle last week and, in addition to the history, architecture and landscapes, a stunning display of powderpuff shrubs caught my attention
01/24/2022
2022 – New year’s gardening resolutions
It has been a great gardening year, but 2022 is ready for cultivation and planting! Take time for some personal horticultural reflection and goal setting in the gardening department! The New Year is a great time to make some horticultural resolutions that will benefit any landscape. Let's look at some tips, techniques and strategies that will make your landscaping experience in Southwest Florida the best in 2022 – we can
12/31/2021
What's Going on in Florida
Outdoor Adventures Virtual 4-H Camp
Charlotte, Glades & Hendry Counties
Ages 8-18
October 13th – November 17th
Each Tuesday at 4:00 PM via Zoom
Topics will include: Fishing, Archery, Track & Scat ID, Outdoor Cooking, Survival, First Aid & Plant ID
Please register by October 1st at:
https://tinyurl.com/y3hnut6s
For more information please contact: kpopa@ufl
09/16/2020
The View from Two Months In
Hello all, and welcome to a brand new year!
I’ve been Dean of UF/IFAS Extension now for a little over two months. When I first started, I received a piece of advice from SVP Scott Angle: “Above all, just have fun!” he told me
01/04/2022
Vanda orchids at a glance
Orchids are not my forte, but I do know what I like and how to care for them. In the category of orchids, my first orchid of choice is the cattleya
12/23/2021
Dyckia – another type of bromeliad
Almost everyone is familiar with bromeliads and the myriad of types, colors and floral displays. There is another bromeliad relative called Dyckia which maintains the bromeliad shape but has characteristics of hardiness and drought-tolerance more in keeping with succulents
12/22/2021
Some writings on pencil cactus
The pencil cactus is a common plant found for sale at garden centers destine for dish gardens and local landscapes. They are succulents and exotic in form and nature with pencil-width stems and tiny leaves
12/21/2021
Holey leaves – when holes in leaves are a good thing
Most people freak out when they find holes in the leaves of their plants! However, in some cases holes are expected and ornamental. Have you ever seen the “Swiss Cheese” plant? This houseplant is known for its holes and would not look good, nor fulfill its name, without these missing spaces
12/20/2021
