Aline Clement

Aline Clement is a master gardener with the Duval County Extension Service and the University of Florida/IFAS.

Grow Your Own: Succulents

December 6, 2013

Succulents have become my latest “favorite” plants. I started collecting new and different varieties a few years ago, and have enjoyed discovering new ones when I visit plant nurseries or friends’ gardens. Succulents come in many shapes, colors, and sizes, will grow indoors or out, and require little attention once established in the right environment. You can group different varieties

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Grow Your Own – July 2014

Many of us feel a sense of serenity and a connection with nature when we’re around a body of water. Florida has more than 10,000 miles of rivers and streams, nearly 8,000 lakes, over 700 freshwater springs, and the second longest coastline in the United States. With all the news

Grow Your Own – September 2013

Years ago, before I became a Master Gardener, I was frightened by

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Gateway Health Services – Adolescent Males Reflect on Gratitude Home is where

GROW YOUR OWN: Saturday Garden Walk at Zoo

January 11, 2015

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Recently I joined a Saturday Garden Walk at the . These walks are monthly tours of the gardens led by members of the horticulture staff who point out the plants that fit the theme of that tour. The walks usually attract 15-20 participants who learn where to plant each featured

Grow Your Own – November 2014

November 4, 2014

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Are you familiar with how the was created, and when? This is a good time to learn because statewide networks of Extension Services all over the United States are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. In the mid-19th century the US Government established land grant colleges in each state. These

Grow Your Own: Spooky Plants

October 6, 2014

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If you’re looking for plants to use to decorate in and around your home for , there are lots of choices. This time of year provides a wealth of colorful yellow, orange, and purple blooms, as well as plants with eerie formations and “spooky” names to help you set just

Grow Your Own – August 2014 Container Gardening

August 11, 2014

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In March of this year, I attended a workshop on at the . There were several very interesting presentations, but one in particular, “Grow Bucket Gardening,” really caught my fancy. According to the class description, using grow buckets would help me water more efficiently, reduce weeds, and reduce the costs

Garden Walks at the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens

June 4, 2014

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You may have heard that the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. What you may not know is that the “and Gardens” part of the Jacksonville Zoo’s name was added in 2004. This represents a mini-milestone for Jacksonville’s own botanical gardens – a 10th birthday

Grow your own – April 2014

April 5, 2014

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Spring is finally here! If you’re like many gardeners, you lost some of your tender or tropical plants to the freezing weather in January and February. If you have some space in your garden for new plants, why not select trees that provide delicious fruits you and your family can

Grow your own – March 2014 – Florida-Friendly gardeners

March 6, 2014

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Are you (or do you wish to be) a Florida-Friendly gardener? If so, the invites you to have a visit your yard. This team of volunteer Master Gardeners will not only confirm your successful practices; they will also suggest how you can make your outdoor environment even more Florida-Friendly. If

Grow your own – February 2014 – mulch

February 9, 2014

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Why use in your garden? Seems like a simple question, but there’s more to it than just making your yard more esthetically pleasing. It’s a smart gardening practice for a lot of reasons. First and foremost, mulch retains moisture, reducing the need to water plants. The recommends a two to

Grow your own – October 2013

October 7, 2013

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by ALINE CLEMENT When we first moved to Florida many years ago, one of the things I missed was the beauty of the Virginia countryside as the leaves changed to red, yellow and orange in the fall. While not as panoramic as up north, autumn in Florida can be just

Grow Your Own – June 2013

June 3, 2013

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by ALINE CLEMENT Most gardeners I know love to visit other people’s gardens. It’s inspiring to walk through and observe the handiwork of someone who loves gardening as much as you do. Jacksonville is blessed with many beautiful gardens, offering a wide variety of plant material in outdoor spaces that