UF IFAS Extension Flagler County Master Gardeners

10/03/2026

🌱 Spring learning starts here!

Don’t miss the March and April gardening classes led by our incredible Master Gardener Volunteers.

These sessions are designed to help you garden in Florida—covering topics that will help your garden thrive.

✨ Florida Friendly Principles
🌿 Local expertise!
🌼 A great community of gardeners

Mark your calendar, register and join us this month!

To register visit: https://secure.rec1.com/FL/palm-coast-fl/catalog/group/4004/162728/f4ba0b2d3c7e748d3e4d83939bf7fca6

21/01/2026

Did the recent chill leave your plants looking stressed? 🌱 Learn how to identify cold damage, decide when (and when not) to prune, and support your plants’ recovery with expert guidance from UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions.
👉 Read the full article and help your garden bounce back:

January and February are the coldest months in Florida, and plants can be damaged by low temperatures. But with your help, cold-damaged plants can often recover.

21/01/2026

“Will cold damage my fruit trees or bushes? Cold temperatures the last few days (and still in the forecast) might have you worried about blueberry bushes or fruit trees. Whether or not buds sustain freeze damage depends on the fruit stage of development.

As bud swell progresses, cold tolerance decreases. Early swollen buds can often withstand temperatures in the teens (degrees Fahrenheit) without any damage. As buds develop and begin to open, temperatures in the low 20s can cause harm to fruit buds and developing leaves.

Use the photographic guides linked below to assess what state of development your buds are in and what temperatures you should be worried about!

Info on freeze injury in tree crops: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/freeze_damage_depends_on_tree_fruit_stage_of_development

Table with critical temperature ranges for different bud stages in tree crops: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/picture-table-critical-spring-temperatures-for-tree-fruit-bud-development-stages

Blueberry photographic guide to bud stages and temperature damage information: https://www.canr.msu.edu/blueberries/growing_blueberries/growth-stages

**Of course, a number of factors contribute to whether or not plants will be damaged. Cultivar, climate, and may other factors cannot be accounted for in guides like these, so please use these to guide decision making and use your judgement. If you have questions, reach out to your local Extension Master Gardeners.” Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program

10/12/2025

🎄🌿 Last chance! Don’t miss your opportunity to pick up beautiful holiday plants and more — all while supporting the UF/IFAS Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Your purchase helps grow local gardening education and community projects! 🌱

Thank you for supporting our local volunteers!

02/12/2025

Today at 1 PM is the Peace Lily class. Tomorrow at 12 PM is the Norfolk Island Pine class. Plant sales are from 2-3 every day this week. Please join us!

01/12/2025

Today is the big day! Stop by for our plant sale!!!

16/11/2025

🎁 SAVE THE DATE! 🎁
🌿 Holiday Plant Sale & Class Series 🌿

Mark your calendars for December 1–7, 2025 at the UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County Office!

Whether you want to register for the class or come for the plants, this year’s Holiday Plant Sale has something for everyone. Choose from favorites like gardenias, peace lilies, and Norfolk Island pines, and learn how to care for them from our amazing Master Gardener Volunteers.

✨ Holiday Plant Class Series begins Monday, December 1st!
Attend the class, reserve your plants, or just stop by during the sale.

📌 Registration & Plant Reservations:
https://2025FlaglerMGVFundraiser.eventbrite.com

More details coming soon—stay tuned and spread the word! 🌱🎄

16/11/2025

Come buy some local corn at the Palatka farmers market. Today we have the best fresh picked sweet corn. 2 for a dollar.

16/11/2025

🎄 A Living Holiday Tree You Can Keep All Year! 🎄

The Norfolk Island Pine is a festive favorite with soft, symmetrical branches and rich green color—perfect as a living Christmas tree! 🌲 It thrives in bright, indirect light and brings lasting beauty to your home.

✨ Learn how to care for yours at our Holiday Plant Class Series on Monday, December 1st!

📌 Reserve your seat (and your plant!) here: https://2025FlaglerMGVFundraiser.eventbrite.com

📖 Learn more: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP008

Would you decorate yours or keep it natural? 🎁👇

13/11/2025

🌿🪴 Create your own mini indoor garden!
Learn how to build a terrarium step by step: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG356

💬 What plants would you add?

12/11/2025

Join us next Wednesday, November 12 at 7pm to learn all about marsh and mangroves, the habitats and plants that make up our Florida estuaries! Register online at https://www.floridasee.org/events/florida-see-webinar-mangroves-and-salt-marsh-habitats-of-the-estuary