Irrigation Instructions
For those who missed the irrigation workshop, here are some pointers to getting started with installing your own system: 1. Decide if you...
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VISTA Gardens
- 4 days ago
- 2 min
Life is Better with Herbs
Have you checked out the communal herb garden yet? Along the main entry path and across from the pavilion lies our shared herb garden—a...
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VISTA Gardens
- 4 days ago
- 1 min
Compost and soil are not the same thing.
Compost is a mix of decaying nutrient-rich soil with a medium density that is naturally made using oxygen, bacteria, water, and organic...
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VISTA Gardens
- 5 days ago
- 1 min
October Native Plant of the Month
Elliott’s lovegrass Eragrostis elliottii typically blooms in fall but may produce flowers in summer or even year-round. Its seeds are...
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VISTA Gardens
- Aug 28
- 1 min
September Wildflower of the Month
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, commonly known as Blue Porterweed, is a low-growing, sprawling wildflower and an excellent addition to...
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VISTA Gardens
- Aug 19
- 2 min
Happy National Honey Bee Day!
Honey bees. Where would we be without them? According to the US Department of Agriculture, one in three bites of food in the United...
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VISTA Gardens
- Aug 15
- 3 min
Our New Committee Chairs
Karen Rose and Dana Tyskie are now Co-Chairs of the Herb Garden. As experienced gardeners Karen and Dana are interested in expanding...
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VISTA Gardens
- Aug 14
- 3 min
Water Wisely
Here are some watering words of wisdom from experienced gardeners. I have watched our new gardeners for years. Some claim they have a...
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VISTA Gardens
- Aug 13
- 1 min
August Wildflower of the Month
The bright, showy flowers of VISTA’s Starry Rosinweed (Silphium astericus) attract butterflies and native bees among other pollinators....
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VISTA Gardens
- Aug 9
- 1 min
Sunn Hemp Cover Crop
An update on our experiment Our sunn hemp summer cover crops are fascinating stuff. As you may know, Jennifer and others decided to try...
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VISTA Gardens
- Jul 23
- 2 min
3 Steps to Maintain Your Garden
Watch Gardeners should watch their plants for signs of stress from too much or too little water, disease and pests. Pest control starts...
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VISTA Gardens
- Jul 16
- 1 min
3 Steps to Prepare for Growing
Prep Preparing your soil is key to successful gardening. By adding garden soil, compost or leaves to your raised bed, you keep the soil...
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VISTA Gardens
- Jul 16
- 1 min
Social Butterflies
Laurie Kleiner is always making a plan, organizing people to take part in events, and gathering friends for activities, so heading up the...
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VISTA Gardens
- Jul 16
- 1 min
AARP Garden Plans
Lisa Meredith, Program Assistant, Hillsborough County IFAS Extension (Seffner) created two garden plans based on the vegetables and herbs...
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VISTA Gardens
- Jul 10
- 1 min
VISTA in the News (Feb. 2021)
VISTA Gardens was recently spotlighted by Charley Belcher on Fox Good Morning Tampa Bay. Thank you to those who participated both on and...
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VISTA Gardens
- Jul 10
- 1 min
Compost Project Update
The Compost Committee has completed a major upgrade to the compost system during the summer of 2020.VISTA Gardens is thankful to the...
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VISTA Gardens
- Jul 10
- 1 min
Our Garden Has Grown
Despite the heat and humidity, several of our gardeners sweat it out and added seven new raised beds plus repaired the wood decay in our...
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VISTA Gardens
- Jul 10
- 1 min
VISTA's Monarch Waystation
Thank you to Vicki and Ken Kuse for all of their work to create lovely pollinator-friendly habitats, culminating in our registration as...
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VISTA Gardens
- Jul 10
- 1 min
Explore VISTA's Trail
Come take a walk on the wild side. Did you know that VISTA Gardens has a walking trail? Enjoy a shaded walk through the woods and commune...
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VISTA Gardens
- Jul 1
- 1 min
July Native Plant of the Month
Tall Elephantsfoot Did you know that there is more than one Tall Elephantsfoot in VISTA’s Wildflower Garden?Curious? You can find them...
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