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Preparing Your Garden for Winter for Winter by Linda Porter, Master Gardener MARION COUNTY GOVERNMNT October 2014 Table of Contents: Preparing Your Garden Preparing Your Garden for Winter for Winter by Linda Porter, Master Gardener Chrysanthemums Milder weather is here at last! We know that cool days A Visit to Butchart will soon be followed by cold nights, so it is time to Gardens prepare your garden for winter. Here in North Central Florida our average first frost is in late December and Falling Leaves our last frost is usually in late February. Gardeners who like to ‘push the season’ know that surprises can await Upcoming Events the unwary, so keep in mind that these dates are based Published by Norma Samuel on averages and any season may vary a little. Also, UF/IFAS Extension Marion every property will have microclimates—areas that are County Horticulture Agent a bit more or less protected. For example, cold air tends to settle in lower spots. North-facing areas, especially windy places, are also likely to be colder. Timely Gardening Tips for According to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, MARION COUNTY Marion County is in zone 9a. The zones are based on the Photo Source: marion.ifas.uf.edu by Josephine Leyte-Vidal, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Master average minimum winter temperatures. You can use this information by checking Gardener plant labels or seed packets for the recommended zones for that plant. This is the ideal month in As every Master Gardener will tell you, the #1 principle of Florida-Friendly which to plant trees and Landscaping is “Right Plant, Right Place.” Using plants that will survive our occasional shrubs. The trees will have cold snaps will save you time, effort, and money. If you’ve purchased a house with enough time to grow a good existing landscaping and you’re not sure what you’ve got, the Master Gardeners can root system before the help you identify your plants. Visit the Plant Clinic with pictures of the entire plant Spring flush of growth and close-ups of the leaves, flowers, and fruit, if possible. If you can, bring in samples begins. of plant material and we’ll do our best to figure out what you’ve got and determine whether it will thrive in local conditions. Strawberries like to be planted in October along Planning ahead is the key to protecting vulnerable plants from winter weather. with cool weather annuals Water the day before a predicted freeze, but keep in mind that cold roots will not such as petunia, aster, foxglove, spider lily, and absorb a lot of water. Have a place with a light source ready for container plants. A snapdragon. garage or screen room will do. The roots of container plants are particularly susceptible to cold damage, so wrap old quilts around the pots. Vulnerable outdoor Remember that October plants should never be covered with plastic as the plastic will conduct cold right begins Florida’s dry months. through to the foliage it touches. You may use frost cloth, sheets, or blankets, but The sod web worm takes try to keep the fabric away from the plant by using a framework of fencing or even a advantage of lower ladder. The fabric should be anchored to the ground with bricks or stones. This temperatures and drier helps trap the heat still in the ground and protects the plant from wind damage. If it weather to damage your Page 2 Preparing Your Garden for Winter Timely Gardening Tips for MARION COUNTY by Linda Porter, Master Gardener by Josephine Leyte-Vidal, UF/IFAS (continued from Page 1) Extension Marion County Master Gardener is particularly cold, tuck an exterior-grade light source under the cover, making (continued from page 1) sure it does not touch the fabric or the plant. Exterior-grade Christmas lights work well. lawn. Look for webs on the surface of your grass in Be sure to remove the Photo Source: okeechobee.ifas.ufl.edu the early evening. If you covers the next day when need to spray you can use temperatures begin to Bacillus thuringensis (an warm. Plants need organic pesticide) or Sevin. exposure to the sun to live and grow. Heavy covers We still have about 90 days wet with dew or rain may before freezes may set in break twigs and damage so you can still plant some leaves. Ideally, the most vegetables such broccoli, vulnerable plants would cabbage, carrots, and not be exposed to spinach. morning sun as rapid temperature changes, cooling or warming, can cause damage. Gradual temperature changes are best, though Mother Nature often doesn’t Now is also the time to cooperate. plant spring blooming bulbs. A favorite is the daffodil Once the freeze is over, resist the temptation to prune away damaged foliage. It is which will show its face best to wait until the end of winter. The browned-off plant parts will provide some when nothing else is insulation to protect against the next cold spell. Also, pruning often encourages blooming in February. The Florida Daffodil Society new, tender growth that will be particularly susceptible to damage. has developed bulbs that will succeed in our climate. Cooler weather is also a good time to check your irrigation system for leaks or Plant them among other damaged lines. Make sure the sprinkler heads are functioning properly and are not perennials and don’t disturb watering hard surfaces. Dormant plants, including the lawn, need much less water them once they are than actively growing plants. Plants do not need more than one inch of water per planted. week, including rainfall. When Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday in November, reset the timer to one watering per week, per restrictions from the St. Johns River Water Management District. For lots of very useful information, visit their website at http://www.floridaswater.com/. Winter can be a time of planning. Make use of this quieter time in the garden to sit back and enjoy your hard work. Assess what went well and what can be improved. Think through your goals for your property and how you can best achieve them by following the Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles. For more information, contact the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Office at 671-8400 or visit the Plant Clinic and talk to a Master Gardener. The Plant Clinic is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Happy gardening! Page 3 Chrysanthemums UPCOMING by Audrey Edwards, Master Gardener LECTURES/EVENTS: Educational seminars and events are presented by UF/IFAS Chrysanthemums mean many things to many Extension Agents and/or people. For me, chrysanthemums bring the Master Gardeners. warm feeling I had when my neighbor brought Unless otherwise indicated, to pre-register, please call a pot of mums over to say “Welcome to the 352-671-8400 or e-mail community”. For others, it is their November [email protected]. birth flower, the official flower of Chicago, IL or the flower given to you for your thirteenth wedding anniversary. The flower also symbolizes happiness, optimism, fidelity, joy, October and for some of us, it symbolizes the start of fall. At your next fall party or get together, Marion Oaks Library place a single petal from the flower in the Master Gardener Series bottom of your guests’ wine glass and you will Winter Gardening Photo Source: wallpaperstock.com be wishing them a long and healthy long life. October 22 6:30-7:30 p.m. Other amazing facts about the chrysanthemum include its ability to repel bugs as it Marion Oaks Public Library contains the chemical pyrethrum. In a NASA Clean Air Study, the chrysanthemum, 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala along with 16 other plants was found to reduce air pollution. Chrysanthemums, commonly known as mums, are one of the most popular flowers next to the rose. Where did this magical flower come from? They originated and were cultivated in China for more than 2500 years. In 400 AD, the plant was brought to Japan by Buddhist monks where it soon became national flower of November Japan. In 1789, the chrysanthemum was introduced to England where it quickly spread to all of the British colonies. It was in the 19th century when it made its way Dunnellon Public Library across the pond to the United States. Ask the Experts: November 4 Growing chrysanthemums is easy. In your landscape, plant chrysanthemums in full 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. sun to partial shade where they will be protected from the winter winds. They Dunnellon Public Library 20351 Robinson Rd, Dunnellon prefer well drained soils amended with organic matter. Fertilization should occur in the spring with a slow release fertilizer. If grown indoors, be sure to provide the plant with a sunny location and water only as needed. Master the Possibilities- The most important technique in caring for your chrysanthemum is “pinching”. Master Gardener Series This will ensure an abundance of flowers as they bloom in late summer and Natives November 21 autumn. Beginning in the spring when it has reached a height of 4 to 6 inches, 10:00-11:30 a.m. pinch the plant, removing the stem above the second set of leaves. Continue to Master the Possibilities Learning pinch your chrysanthemum through July. Once your plant has flowered, pinch off Center, On Top of the World the spent flowers to encourage more blooming. 8415 SW 80th Street, Ocala To maintain your chrysanthemum through the winter, cut back the plant to the first set of leaves and place pine straw or mulch over the plant to protect the leaves from freezing.
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