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Deltona Garden Club

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To further the education of members and the public in the fields of horticulture and landscape design; to support environmental and sustainable conservation practices; and to promote an interest in floral design art, nature studies and civic beautification.

• Sour Mulch: How to Avoid It, or Fix the Problem
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  Healthy mulch should have an earthy, pleasant aroma. If it smells sour, vinegary, or like alcohol, it’s a sign that the mulch has … Continue reading “Sour Mulch: How to Avoid It, or Fix the Problem”
• Aji Dulce Pepper
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  If you’re looking for a flavor-packed, very mild spice pepper, Aji Dulce might be just for you! Aji Dulce pepper as the same … Continue reading “Aji Dulce Pepper”
• Lyonia Wildlife Festival Photos 2/11/2023
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• Yard of the Year 2022
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  Congratulations Barry! Thank you for sharing your yard and talent with the community. You are an inspiration.
• Bacterial Leaf Spot
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  The Signs of Bacterial Leaf Spot The problem with bacterial leaf spot is that it shows up on plants in many different ways, … Continue reading “Bacterial Leaf Spot”
• One of the Oldest Trees in the World
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  In honor of The Senator, we named our massive Stag-horn Fern for the Old Cypress. Read on …. Although humanity is destroying the planet … Continue reading “One of the Oldest Trees in the World”
• Boat-tailed Grackle(Quiscalus major)
  by #DeltonaGardens
  Migration Year-round resident. Most individuals spend their lives within about 10 miles of their birthplace. The longest recorded movement comes from a second-year … Continue reading “Boat-tailed Grackle(Quiscalus major)”
• Seed Terminology
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  Common Seed Catalog Definitions Open-pollinated. Open-pollinated seeds are those that have been collected from plants that have undergone pollination from natural sources such … Continue reading “Seed Terminology”
• Bee Balm
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  Spotted Bee Balm – Monarda Punctata (100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO) If you have an area of yard you would like to shield for a bit … Continue reading “Bee Balm”
• Blanket Flowers Increase Arthropod Predators and Pollinators in Citrus Groves – Citrus Industry Magazine
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  While many arthropod predator and pollinator activities benefit crop quality and yields, traditional farming environments may not be ideal… — Read on citrusindustry.net/2023/01/09/blanket-flowers-increase-arthropod-predators-and-pollinators-in-citrus-groves/