Dunedin Green Scene Provides Autumn Garden Advice

DUNEDIN, FL — As the days grow chillier and you curl up with hot cocoa in your lap... well we can pretend at least, it has been 70 degrees lately so obviously it's time to bring out the sweaters!

There is something beautiful about a Florida Fall - no, it's not the same as a northern fall, but it has its own uniqueness. The Autumn colors make themselves known through the radiant sunsets, the beautiful goldenrod that dances in the gardens, and the colorful seashells that line the beaches. I hope you take this time to enjoy the outdoors and learn a few tips below on how to keep your Autumn green.

Gardening

• Plant Native Wildflowers - You may not see the immediate effect until spring, but many native wildflowers require overwintering before blooming in spring! Learn more by visiting the Florida Native Plant Society
  • Tickseed
  • Blanket Flower
  • Spotted Beebalm

UF IFAS Pinellas County Fall Gardening 101
UF IFAS Perennials for Pollinators
UF IFAS Landscaping for Wildlife

• Plant an Edible Garden - the fall and winter months in Florida are ideal for planting your edible garden! Check out the Library's Free Seed Library to kick start your gardening adventure. Here are a few ideas:
  • Vegetables: beets, kale, carrots, spinach, lettuce, onions, zucchini, and radishes
  • Fruits: oranges, tomatoes, strawberries, pumpkins, peppers, and passion fruit
  • Native edibles: blackberries, betony, beauty berry

UF IFAS Vegetable Gardening Resources
Free Seed Library
Edibles to Plant in October
Edibles to Plant in November

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