Live Oak FL Garden Club

03/05/2026

Spring is around the bend, with optimal weather for adding plants to your edible garden! Here are some options for March, depending on your region in Florida.

For the PDF or text version of this infographic, visit UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/infographics-collection/what-to-plant-in-march/

01/12/2026

We're celebrating Florida Arbor Day NEXT Saturday, January 17 with a Florida elm tree giveaway for SVEC members. 150 trees will be available at our co-op on a first-come, first served basis, beginning at 9:00 a.m., while supplies last.

This native tree provides beautiful fall colors and is considered is a great choice when choosing a long-living shade tree. Capable of reaching 60-80 feet in height, Florida elm trees must be planted farther than that from overhead power lines.

There is a limit of one tree per membership and proof of membership must be provided, such as a current SVEC bill or SmartHub account.

FB event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BzERSyqzz/

01/12/2026

The January Neighborhood Gardener newsletter is here! What an excellent way to start off the year, with some gardening tips and knowledge straight from a reliable source. This issue contains content on dazzling cut flowers for cool weather, like this snapdragon. You can also learn about carambola (star fruit) and silver buttonwood in the home landscape. And how about some tips for growing mushrooms like oyster and shiitake?

To read the January newsletter, visit the UF/IFAS Master Gardener Volunteer website. https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/mastergardener/resources/newsletters/neighborhood-gardener-january-2026/

You can also sign up to have the newsletter delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing here https://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=0014Ogu2wnBvl_7VBqWBMo05o91JE9AjYdA

01/12/2026

12/04/2025

09/18/2025

09/06/2025

Do you manage a small farm or a farm that is still in its beginning stages?

Since starting farming, have you felt like you had so many questions that you do not know which ones to ask first?
Whenever you find an answer, does it lead to many other questions?

You are not alone!

Join the Suwannee Small & Beginner Grower Alliance to meet farmers that have had the same questions as you.

Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. We ask that you call to let us know if you are attending.

09/04/2025

Hi Members,

On the first Tuesday of each month, your Garden Club will amaze (or annoy) you with some clever gardening tricks, some interesting facts, and perhaps some silly gardening ideas on what we are calling "Gardening Tips Tuesdays". So get ready, set, and here we go!

- Never fertilize bone-dry soils of your house plants. Moisten soil a bit first so that salts don't concentrate and burn roots.

- Many plants, such as the spider plant or snake plant, naturally filter toxins from the air. They are like nature’s air purifiers, helping to reduce pollutants in your home or garden.

- Peanuts are not nuts, but legumes related to beans and lentils. They have more protein, niacin, folate, and phytosterols than any nut, according to the National Peanut Board.

- What did the grape say when it got stepped on? Nothing, it just let out a little wine!

If you have any tips to share with us, please let us know.

Thanks - Lucille

P.S. Don't forget our "Potting Party" at the clubhouse on Wednesday, September 10th at 10 AM. Wear old clothes (we'll be working outdoors) and overgrown plants for dividing, pots, gloves, clippers, potting soil, etc.

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09/04/2025

09/04/2025

Work day memo

I hope this e-mail finds you and your family well and everyone has enjoyed their summer.



It's that time of year that we return to our monthly work days around the club. We will start our work day on Friday, September 12th at 8:00 AM and try to conclude before noon. We are asking all able bodied individuals to be at the clubhouse to work as a team on maintaining the clubhouse and gardens.



Lucille will be bringing bagels and coffee. Also the 2025-2026 Garden Club yearbook will be available for pick up at that time.



I look forward to seeing you all on Friday As many hands make light work.



Bob Farley

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