UF/IFAS: March/ April Edition of the Duval County New Leaf Newsletter

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	A New Leaf Newsletter

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” -Audrey Hepburn, Actress

Coming Up…

Join us for the 2026 Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale and Gardening Expo on March 28th from 9-2pm.

Location: The UF/IFAS Duval County Extension Office at 1010 N. McDuff Avenue

Free Plant Chats by Master Gardener Volunteers

Perennials, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, trees, natives, Florida-Friendly plants, shrubs, flowers, succulents, edibles and much more. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted, but cash is encouraged for speedier checkout time!

Roots, out of sight-out of mind

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality”. Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However, without well-functioning roots trees begin to decline. Read on to find more information on tree roots

Why choosing drought tolerant plants is more important than ever

By now you may have heard that this February, a Phase II Severe Water Shortage was declared in Duval County. We also had some unusually cold temperatures through the winter months that killed many of our landscape plants. But what do those two things have to do with one another, and what does it all mean to you? Read on for the details.

March tasks in the vegetable garden

Early March has been so warm, it seems like we went straight from winter to summer, doesn't it? And another cool spell is on the way. March is often a critical time watch the weather. Read on for some garden tips for this time of year.

Coontie- A fascinating Florida Native

If you were wandering through a nursery looking to add a plant to your landscape, coontie might not be the first one to catch your eye. Zamia pumila isn’t too exciting to look at, but it is an incredible plant with historical and ecological importance. Read on to find out more information about Coonties

Healthy soil is ALIVE!

A healthy soil not only contains soil particles, and nutrients but there is a very vibrant living component to our soils as well. Yes, that is right, our soils are alive. To read more click here.

What to plant in March/April

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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Thursday March 25th at 2 pm, a program online on Backyard Hen Training at the UF/IFAS Duval County Extension Office located at 1010 N. McDuff Ave. This class is necessary for you to get your hen permit in Duval County, You will receive a certificate of completion that you present to the city to receive your permit. The cost is $12.51. Register via Eventbrite

Saturday, March 28th from 9am-2pm join us for our Master Gardener Plant Sale at the UF/IFAS Duval County Extension Office located at 1010 N. McDuff Ave. Plants will range from $5, $6, $7, $8 up to $20 each for larger plants. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted, but cash is encouraged for speedier checkout time! Follow us on Facebook

Friday April 3rd at 10:00 AM Join us for Springing in the Rain: A Rain-Barrel Workshop at the UF/IFAS Duval County Extension Office located at 1010 N. McDuff Ave. Become more Florida-Friendly! Learn all about saving the rain and protecting our precious water resources during this informative class. You may attend two ways: General Admission With Barrel to take home ($75 includes barrel) or Without Barrel- Listen and Learn Only ($5 includes class information only) PLEASE NOTE: Class registration for GA with Barrel closes several days before, due to logisitics of ordering and prepping barrels ahead of the class. Register via Eventbrite

Tuesday April 21st at 2 pm, a program on Backyard Hen Training at the UF/IFAS Duval County Extension Office located at 1010 N. McDuff Ave. This class is necessary for you to get your hen permit in Duval County, You will receive a certificate of completion that you present to the city to receive your permit. The cost is $12.51. Tickets go on sale March 21st Register via Eventbrite

Tuesday, April 28th at 2:00 pm, join us online or in person for a program on Living on a Few Acres: Pond Management at the UF/IFAS Duval County Extension Office located at 1010 N. McDuff Ave. Join us for an informative session on pond management for small farms.Learn how to maintain and enhance your pond on a small farm at Pond Management event! We will disscuss management strategies and solutions for your pond to compliment your farm. Register via Eventbrite

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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