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Duval County A New Leaf Newsletter

It’s Fair time.  Visit the Jacksonville Fair and stop by our “Florida Crops” exhibit and take a Journey through Duval County Agriculture.  Stops along the way include Bees and Honey, Cattle and Forage, Forestry, Blueberries, Community Gardens, and more.  If you have a plant question, say hello to the volunteer at the Plant Doctor desk. Stop by the Master Gardener table for kids activities like looking at insects under the microscope, or creating cool art with stamp pads, and fruit.

Backyard Birding and Migration

Have you ever been interested in Backyard Birding? Have you visited a friend’s house that had several different types of bird feeders and multiple kinds of food offerings available as well as a birdbath. Did you lose track of how many species of birds you saw at their feeders Read this article on Backyard Birding  to learn how to look into birding further and embrace a new gardening challenge.

Florida Friendly Plants for Late Autumn Color

Spring and early summer may be the most exciting in the garden, but with careful planning, you can enjoy vibrant landscapes year-round. Read on for Florida-Friendly plants that bring color in late autumn.

Herbs for the Holidays

Hold on to your garden hats–the holidays are right around the corner! And with them come lots of traditional culinary treats that rely heavily on herbs and spices to make them special. Read on, there’s still time to grow some of those flavorful plants 

Fall is a great Time to Plant Trees

Spring is often seen as the best time to plant trees, but fall is actually ideal. Planting in fall allows trees to establish before spring drought and summer heat. Read on to learn the proper way to plant trees.

What to Plant in November and December

The Gardening Calendar gives North Florida gardeners a guide for what to plant and do in their gardens. It includes links to useful gardening websites, all based on University of Florida research and expertise.

Upcoming Events

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Hydroponic Vegetable Gardening at Home
Wednesday, December 4th 10:30 – 12pm
Location: Duval County Urban Demonstration Garden
1032 Superior St. Jacksonville, FL 32254

Learn how to grow your own veggies in several simple hydroponic systems that can be used almost anywhere--balconies, patios or even sunrooms--to provide leafy greens throughout the cool season. Tour examples of different hydroponic set ups in our demonstration garden. Cost is $5.00. Visit Hydroponic Vegetable Gardening at Home on Eventbrite on Eventbrite to reserve a spot

December Backyard Hen Training
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, PM at 2:00 pm. The cost is $10.00.
Location: Duval County Extension Office
1010 N. McDuff Avenue

This class is necessary for you to get your backyard hen permit in Duval County.  Steven Jennewein will be presenting information to help get you started on your backyard flock. It is just a little over an hour and very informative. You will receive a certificate of completion that you present to the city to receive your permit. The class will consist of a lecture and then an exhibition of a functional coop at the UF/IFAS Urban Garden. To register, go to: December Backyard Hens.

 

For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations that wish to attend any Extension events, please contact your local UF/IFAS Extension Office (TDD, via Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771) at least ten working days prior to the class so that proper consideration may be given to the request. UF/IFAS Extension is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

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