Your Central Florida Yard

Anne Yasalonis and Julie Schelb
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In this podcast we explore how to successfully garden in the unique climate of central Florida.  Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this podcast is for you. So grab your shovel and get ready to dig into this monthly podcast for gardeners in and around the central Florida area! This podcast is brought to you by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County.  

  1. 12/08/2025

    Ask the Plant Clinic: Real Questions from Central Florida Gardeners

    Join us in this episode to hear some of the frequent questions our plant clinic has received from central Florida gardeners.  Sources for Show Notes:    Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office:   https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/    In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu    Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/     Fertilizing Your Florida Lawn https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/fertilizer/fertilizing-the-lawn/  General Recommendations for Fertilization of Turfgrasses on Florida Soils https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/LH014  Planting Your Florida Lawn https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/lawns/maintenance-and-care/planting-your-florida-lawn/  Preparing to Plant a Florida Lawn https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/LH012  Basketgrass, A Common Landscape Weed https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2018/09/28/basketgrass-a-common-landscape-weed/  Tomatoes https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/tomatoes/  Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/VH021  Your Florida Lawn in Winter https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/lawns/maintenance-and-care/your-florida-lawn-in-winter/  Wildflowers For All Seasons https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/wildflowers-for-all-seasons/   Wildflowers in the Garden https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/wildflowers-in-the-garden/     Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.

    16 min

  2. 11/10/2025

    Garden Tasks that WOW

    Join us in this episode to learn about which garden tasks can make a big difference in the appearance of your landscape. Sources for Show Notes:     Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office:    https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/     In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu     Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/      Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PolkGardening   Color in Landscape: Finding Inspiration for a Color Theme: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP425  Choosing and Installing Mulches: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/planting/mulch/  Florida-Friendly Mulches and Their Uses: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP626  Quick Tips on Hand-Weeding in Your Florida-Friendly Yard: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2023/07/14/quick-tips-on-hand-weeding-in-your-florida-friendly-yard/  Trimming and Pruning Trees:  https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pruning/pruning-and-maintaining-trees/  Trimming and Pruning Shrubs and Hedges: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pruning/pruning-shrubs-and-hedges/  Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.

    23 min

  3. 10/13/2025

    Ways to Bring Fall into Your Central Florida Yard

    While fall in central Florida may not bring the dramatic color changes seen in other parts of the country, that doesn't mean it lacks seasonal beauty. Join us in this episode to learn about plants that bloom in the fall and plants whose foliage fits right into that classic fall color palette right here in central Florida. We also talk about tips on using natural items for your fall decor. Sources for Show Notes:  Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office:    https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/    In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu     Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/      Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PolkGardening   Wildflowers for the Central Florida Home Garden: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/sfylifasufledu/orange/hort-res/docs/pdf/County-Fact-Sheet---Wildflowers.pdf  Vegetable Gardening in Florida: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/vegetable-gardening-in-florida/   Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.

    19 min

  4. 09/08/2025

    Fruit Trees for Your Central Florida Yard

    Are you considering adding fruit trees to your central Florida yard? There are so many varieties of fruit trees from temperate to tropical that it’s hard to know what will grow here. Join us in today’s episode to learn about what fruit trees can be grown in central Florida yards. Sources for Show Notes:     Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office:    https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/     In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu     Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/      Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PolkGardening   USDA Hardiness Zone Map: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/  Mango: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG216  Papaya: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG054  Lychee: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG051  Banana: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG040  Link to YouTube, Growing Bananas in Your Central Florida Landscape: https://youtu.be/kdX-zPQCwag?si=CvS79gvDJHhaL_FP  Citrus: https://crec.ifas.ufl.edu/home-citrus/   Citrus: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/fruits/citrus/  Peach: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/fruits/peaches/  Mulberry: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/fruits/mulberry/   Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.

    19 min

  5. 08/11/2025

    Fragrant Plants for Your Central Florida Yard

    Do you have a favorite fragrant plant? Looking to add more fragrance to your landscape? Join us to find out about bringing fragrance into your landscape with plants. Sources for Show Notes:     Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office:    https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/     In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu     Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/      Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PolkGardening   Fragrance Gardens https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/types-of-gardens/fragrance-gardens/  Fragrant Houseplants https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/houseplants/fragrant-houseplants/  Fifty Fragrant Plants For Florida Landscapes https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/brevardco/2020/04/07/fifty-fragrant-plants-for-florida-landscapes/  The Strongest Sense https://sites.psu.edu/sml6791/2022/04/28/the-strongest-sense/  Physiological Effects of a Garden Plant Smellscape from the Perspective of Perceptual Interaction https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10048905/  Insect Odorscapes: From Plant Volatiles to Natural Olfactory Scenes https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31427985/   "Fragrantly Florida-Friendly": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdGkitsNvp8  Sensory gardens: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/types-of-gardens/sensory-gardens/  Find all of the plants mentioned in today’s episode by searching for the plant name on Gardening Solutions: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/    Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.

    22 min

  6. 07/14/2025

    Growing Happy Houseplants

    Houseplants are popular, but they aren’t always easy to grow. In this episode, we’ll share tips for keeping your houseplants healthy and help you get started with indoor gardening. Sources for Show Notes:    Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office:    https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/    In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu    Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/     Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PolkGardening  Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants List: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants Houseplants Light Requirements and Selecting Appropriate Plants: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/houseplant-list.pdf Light for Houseplants: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/houseplants/light-for-houseplants/   Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.

    26 min

  7. 06/09/2025

    Summer Flowers for Central Florida Yards

    Ready to add a splash of color to your central Florida yard! Join us as we highlight summer flowers that thrive in the heat, attract pollinators, and keep your landscape vibrant all season long. Sources for Show Notes:     Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office:    https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/     In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu     Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/      Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PolkGardening20 Easy Wildflowers to Grow: https://flawildflowers.org/resources/pdfs/Publications/20EasyWildflowers.pdf  Gardening with Perennials in Florida https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG035 Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.

    22 min
  8. A Gardener's Story with Betty

    05/27/2025 · BONUS

    A Gardener's Story with Betty

    Join us for A Gardener’s Story, a special bonus episode where we sit down with a UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer who’s dedicating their time and expertise to help our communities thrive. Stay tuned as we dig into the inspiring story of Betty, a Master Gardener Volunteer with UF/IFAS Extension.    Sources for Show Notes:     Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office:     https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/     In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu     Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/    Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/florida-master-gardener-program/     Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.

    33 min
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In this podcast we explore how to successfully garden in the unique climate of central Florida.  Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this podcast is for you. So grab your shovel and get ready to dig into this monthly podcast for gardeners in and around the central Florida area! This podcast is brought to you by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County.  

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  • Creator
    Anne Yasalonis and Julie Schelb
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Anne Yasalonis and Julie Schelb
  • Show Website
    Your Central Florida Yard

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