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06/11/2026

Coontie (Zamia integrifolia), a beautiful & unique cycad native to most of Florida & some Caribbean islands, has an interesting history. Its enlarged underground stem makes it drought tolerant so it does well in poor, dry soils. Despite the toxins, the coonties' fat underground stems were used by indigenous peoples to produce a starch and later it was called Florida arrowroot and used to make Animal Crackers until this very slow-growing plant was nearly harvested to extinction and the Atala butterfly (Eumaeus atala) also was wiped out. Read my article for details: https://greengardeningmatters.blogspot.com/2026/06/coonties-floridas-only-native-cycad.html

06/10/2026

Shade sails for the children.

06/10/2026

The good news: The District received significant rainfall last month. How much? The average was more than six inches of rain, with some areas receiving more than nine inches of rainfall. This is higher than the long-term average, the rainiest May since 2018, and the first month we've had above average rainfall since May 2025. That's really good news!

The not so good news: We still face a significant rainfall deficit over the last 12 months, approximately 18 inches to be exact. That means, to clear this deficit, we need to hit the monthly average, plus another 18 inches on top of that. So we've got a long ways to go!

But we are moving in the right direction! In the meantime, please continue to practice water conservation efforts and conserve water wherever you can!

https://www.mysuwanneeriver.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/1023

06/08/2026

People ask me when the drought will be over. My guess is fall of 2028. Was saying fall of 2027 but let’s be real, stuff is weird.

Latest long range model data is suggesting still well below normal rain conditions for the majority of FL into July. While this is not a forecast, it gives an idea of what might be to come.

06/04/2026

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FLORIDA: The very uncommon June cool front! A big drop in humidity for two days Thursday (June 4) and Friday (June 5). Gusty NE winds 15-25 MPH around as well for central and north Florida. Dare I say, Thursday morning it may even feel a tad cool in places along the I-10 corridor. Open the windows! Remember, these are the *dew points* and humidity shown below.

Soupy air and summer humidity returns this weekend quickly.

06/03/2026

🌧️ Rainfall over the weekend brought some welcome relief, but drought conditions across northeast and central Florida remain severe.

While many areas received rain, a single weather event cannot make up for months of significant rainfall deficits. 📊 In northeast Florida, nearly 31 inches of rainfall over the next three months would be needed to eliminate current drought conditions.

💧 Residents, businesses, and large water users are encouraged to continue conserving water and follow all mandatory and voluntary watering restrictions currently in place.

Every drop counts as we work together to protect Florida’s water resources.

Learn more: https://www.sjrwmd.com/wateringrestrictions/

06/03/2026

If you chase butterflies they fly away. But if you build a beautiful garden the butterflies will come. 🦋 🧘

06/01/2026

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!!!! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🌈

05/28/2026

You wouldn’t believe the things battery powered equipment can do! I hear they even have electric cars now. This tiller passed the tare up the front lawn test.

05/27/2026

We are looking for more landscape maintenance and mow clients in the Alachua & High Springs area! Tag your friends who want to switch over to our knowledgeable care and electric lawn services. ⚡️ 😎