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05/14/2025

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05/14/2025

Amazing place, we just went there with the kids to pick up some mother's day (wild)flowers! Imagine if we all switched to that.

Let's vote with our wallets! It just makes sense for us , for our communities, and for the local businesses too!

Thank you to everyone that participated the fundraiser this past Saturday. Because of all of you, we were able to raise over $3800 to help Jane and Craig!

If you were unable to attend the fundraiser, below is a link to their GoFundMe page:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-janies-home-health-care-journey

Pictured: Sweet Acacia (Vachellia farnesiana)

05/14/2025

Don't miss next week's homeowner webinar as we hear from Taylor Clem on Connecting HOAs and Residents, facebook.com/share/16GTX8TcW3/.

05/10/2025

Plant a pollinator garden in a container to attract and nourish pollinators. It will attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds as well as ladybugs, lacewings, and other predatory insects for pest control.
Please check the plant label when you purchase your plants. Growers are required to indicate if the plant has been treated with neonicotinoid pesticides, a systemic pesticide that kills the pollinators when they visit the plant. You can use insecticidal soap or neem oil sparingly as needed to control pests.
Choose nectar rich flowering plants that are popular with a range of pollinators. Nectar provides energy while pollen provides protein for the pollinators.
Choose a planter or 2 or 3 that is at least 12-18” deep. Bigger is better to prevent evaporation and nutrient exhaustion.
—provide adequate drainage to prevent root rot
—mulch to retain moisture in summer and provide heat in winter
—use nutrient rich potting soil with compost/organic matter
—use natives, annuals, perennials, edibles, and host plants for
caterpillars
—group plants with similar sun, water, and soil requirements
—use varieties that bloom at different times to provide season
long nectar and pollen
—place the planter where it gets full sun(6+ hours) as bees prefer
to feed in direct sunlight. Partial shade plants require 4+ hours
of sunlight. Afternoon shade and a wind block will make it easier
to maintain your container garden
—use bright colors and different flower shapes
yellow and purple-butterflies
red and bright pink-hummingbirds
purple/blue and yellow-bees
tubular shaped flowers for hummingbirds
flat shaped flowers to provide landing pads for butterflies
cupped or enclosed flowers to provide resting spots for bees
—use a balanced slow release fertilizer(ex.10-10-10) spring and
fall
UFIFAS extension Marion County offers guides and workshops on native and pollinator gardening. [email protected]




Author & Photo credit: Debora L., Marion Co. Master Gardener Volunteer

05/10/2025

Think irrigation rules are voluntary? Think again!

Nearly 40% of Floridians don't realize they're required to follow local watering restrictions. Knowing and following these rules helps conserve our shared water supply.

More on this study from UF Gulf Coast Research & Education Center 🔗 go.ufl.edu/irrigation