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What to learn about growing mangoes? Join us at the Florida Mango Festival! Full story: bit.ly/4oyNZBA

Though a historic freeze damaged early South Florida mango crops, the season still prevails just in time for upcoming festivals. See link below ⬇️

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Happy ! Summer in Florida brings with it the beautiful, iconic blooms of our native hibiscus and mallows. But this year, something will be a little different – their taxonomic designations. Recent research has led to six of our Hibiscus species being split into two genera: Muenchhusia and Sabdariffa.

Read our latest post to learn why and find a guide to the updated nomenclature: https://www.flawildflowers.org/taxonomy-news-hibiscus/

Taxonomic changes — especially for well-known species — can be frustrating and hard to keep up with, but they reflect the work of dedicated scientists striving to better understand the evolutionary relationships of the flora and fauna around us.

Wind and Trees: Lessons Learned from Hurricanes
A healthy and more wind-resistant urban forest depends on managing existing trees well, and, at the same time, establishing new trees properly. Follow these recommendations when managing older trees or planting new trees, ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FR173.

🥭 Love Mangos? Join Us at the Florida Mango Festival!🥭

The UF/IFAS Palm Beach County Extension team and the Florida Mango Growers Association are excited to host a full day of educational programs featuring industry leaders, professional growers, and horticultural experts. Learn everything you need to know about growing mangos in your backyard—from selecting varieties to planting, care, and harvesting.

Don't miss the impressive 200+ variety Mango Display, showcasing the incredible diversity of mangos grown in Florida!

🥭 Expert speakers
🥭 Backyard growing tips
🥭 200+ mango varieties on display
Vendors, tastings, and more

📅 June 27, 2026
📍 Palm Beach County Convention Center

Learn more and get tickets: https://floridamangofestival.com/

Join our Master Gardener Volunteers for FREE research-based horticulture programs in the month of June!
Register here for PBC Library Programs: https://tinyurl.com/5fr77nw6
Register here for Jupiter Community Center Programs: https://www.jupiter.fl.us/calendar.aspx

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2 more free programs are available to round out the month of May! Composting and Growing Edible Flowers.

Stay tuned for our packed June schedule or visit our website: https://discover.pbc.gov/coextension/Lists/EventsCalendar/calendar.aspx

Join our Master Gardener Volunteers for FREE research-based horticulture programs in the month of May!
Register here for PBC Library Programs: https://tinyurl.com/5fr77nw6
Register here for Jupiter Community Center Programs: https://www.jupiter.fl.us/calendar.aspx

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