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GREEN SCENE Now is
GREEN SCENE
BRIGHTENING THE SPRING LANDSCAPE
Season of renewal is time for plants of many colors
by LES HARRISON
Spring is truly the season of renewal in Tallahassee, heralding the return of blooms and activities in the garden and about the yard. Now is the time to prepare for horticultural success.
At the top of the list for managed landscapes is the installation of annuals and bedding plants. Moderate temperatures will make the work almost a pleasure.
Warm season annuals offer an almost infinite variety of color, texture and plant forms that can be used to brighten landscape beds and add a splash of color to a porch, deck or patio if placed in containers. A few also make good cut flower selections to enhance interior environments. In North Florida, most flourish for only a single season.
These annuals can be damaged by late frosts or freezes, so they should be planted after the potential for frost has passed but with enough time to reach their peak maturity.
March is typically an ideal time to plant bulbs in the home landscape. Some like caladiums can be planted all year but run the risk of damage if not protected from a late frost. Dahlias, crinums and agapanthus are also good candidates.
AGAPANTHUS
There are a number of cool season
FRUITS AND crops that can be replanted for another round of production.
VEGETABLES Radishes are almost guaranteed to have time to produce another crop. Other potential second harvests include kale, cabbage, broccoli and other brassicas. Of course, the yield will depend on the weather remaining cool long enough for the plants to properly develop. While February is too early to prune citrus trees, it is time to get the first round of fertilizer applied. Pruning will stimulate growth that could cause damage to the tree if there is a late frost or freeze. Wait until late March, at the earliest, to prune. This is the month to plant Irish, white or new potatoes, but hold off on sweet potatoes or yams. Potatoes prefer loose, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH in the range of 5.0 to 6.0. Care must be taken to ensure the root zone has adequate drainage. Areas of the home garden subject to periodic flooding should not be used for growing this tuber.
Flowering native trees
Some native trees add to spring’s splendor. Sparkleberries produce hundreds of tiny bell-shaped blooms that give the plant the appearance of a frosty wrap. Sparkleberry (Vaccinium arboretum) is the only North American member of the blueberry genus capable of reaching the height of a small tree.
Mature specimens can reach up to 30 feet in height and will take full sun or partial shade. Their bark is thin, flaky and brownish red, and often covered in lichens.
The trunk may be multi-stemmed and given to wildly twisting shapes that offer a distinct contrast to SPARKLEBERRY straight trunked trees.
The flowering dogwood, Cornus florida, is a subcanopy tree that grows in much of the eastern and southern United States. Blooms are commonly white, but there are pink and red cultivars. The pink and DOGWOOD red varieties are difficult to establish in North Florida.
Sub-canopy trees commonly grow under much taller species and thrive in partial shade. Dogwoods reach about 30 feet in height but can handle direct sun. CRABAPPLE
These trees are most commonly found in fertile, well-drained soil. They do best in neutral to slightly acidic soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0, and they have a low tolerance for salinity.
Local crabapples produce pink blooms with five dainty petals. The southern crabapple, Malus angustifolia, shares many characteristics with dogwoods.
These sub-canopy trees reach about the same height, and both bloom at approximately the same time in spring. While usually found under taller trees, they, too, can handle full sun.
Both trees provide food for wildlife in the form of their fruit, retaining the product of their blooms well into the autumn.
Crabapple fruit has been used as the basis of jellies for hundreds of years but not for fresh consumption. Related to larger apples, the astringent, bitter taste of crabapples eliminates any possibility of it being a snack option.
Les Harrison is a retired University of Florida/ Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Wakulla County Extension Director.
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ADDRESS: 8045 Tennyson Drive
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3,538
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 2.5
YEAR BUILT: 1984
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SOLD PRICE: $1,530,000 ADDRESS: 7233 Anhinga Farms Road SQUARE FOOTAGE: •9,289 total square feet •7,585 SF, heated and cooled •5,585 SF, air-conditioned space • ,304 SF, covered porches (main house) •2,400 SF, guest house •1,980 SF, barn BEDROOMS: 6 BATHROOMS: 6 full, 2 half YEAR BUILT: 1970, fully renovated in 2016 FEATURES: The main house offers approximately 6,889 GSF of indoor and outdoor living space (5,585 SF conditioned space; 1,304 SF covered porches). The home underwent a complete renovation in 2016. Main house includes 5 bedrooms, 5 ½ baths, den, study and covered porches on both levels, front and rear. The guest house offers approximately 2,400 GSF of indoor living space (2,000 SF, conditioned space). This space underwent a complete renovation in 2016. The barn offers approximately 1,980 GSF of storage space (1,560 SF enclosed; 420 SF covered parking) and was constructed in 2016 with two overhead doors and double sliding barn doors; 12-foot ceiling height. Fiber cement siding and metal roof. Tennis court with lights and Pro Dunk basketball goal. APPEAL: Nestled in Northeast Tallahassee, this luxury residence welcomes you home with over 15 waterfront acres. Pastures allow ample room for horses, and the property offers over 700 feet of private lake frontage. CONTACT INFORMATION: Hettie Spooner, (850) 509-4337 hettie@hillspooner.com
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MAR/APR 2021
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MAR. 27 STREETLIGHT CADENCE
→ Streetlight Cadence is a fun, fresh, energetic group known for their “punk-folk” style. The band creates their signature sound with violin, cello, accordion, guitar, drums and outstanding vocals. Don’t miss this exciting evening of great music for the whole family on March 27 at The Moon.
OpeningNights.fsu.edu/events/streetlight-cadence.
APR. 9–18
LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival
→ The LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival, held each spring in downtown Tallahassee, has been expanded for 2021 to include the Zerbe Zelebration, artist workshops and an event featuring the presenting artist for FSU’s Opening Nights performing arts series in addition to the Artists In the Parks event on April 17 and 18.
For more information and COVID-19 safety guidelines, please visit ChainofParks.com.
J’NAI BRIDGES, MEZZO-SOPRANO
MARCH 1
The Thomasville Entertainment Foundation welcomes heralded rising star J’nai Bridges to the stage as part of its classics series. The plush-voiced American mezzosoprano has graced the world’s top opera and concert stages.
tefconcerts.com
MAX WEINBERG’S JUKEBOX
MARCH 4
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Max Weinberg, known for his nearly 44-year association with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, brings power, dynamism, versatility and chops to all of his musical aggregations. Max Weinberg’s Jukebox is loaded with a wide range of classic songs that engage the audience in a truly interactive concert experience.
openingnights.fsu.edu
JEANNE ROBERTSON
MARCH 6
Jeanne Robertson is 77, has attracted more than 100 million YouTube views and has published four books. Robertson’s witty depictions of everyday situations never fail to have her audiences rolling with laughter.
openingnights.fsu.edu
SPRINGTIME TALLAHASSEE FESTIVAL & GRAND PARADE
MAY 14–15
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floats, marching bands, dance groups and the lively Springtime Krewes. The event kicks off Friday night with main stage entertainment in Kleman Plaza. Saturday’s festivities include the Grand Parade, the Kids’ Park and Jubilee in the Park — under the oaks in the gorgeous Downtown Chain of Parks.
springtimetallahassee.com
MARCH 19 Listen and enjoy from the comfort of your couch as Florida State University’s College of Music presents the University Philharmonia Orchestra.
tallahasseearts.org/event/florida-stateuniversity-philharmonia-orchestra-livestream
AN EVENING IN PARIS
MARCH 25
Top prizewinners at several international competitions and currently Lisa Arnhold Fellows at Juilliard, the dynamic Ulysses Quartet collaborates with renowned Canadian violin soloist Lara St. John and innovative pianist Matt Herskowitz to perform chamber works by French composers Ravel, Debussy and Chausson.
tefconcerts.com
MÁIRÉAD NESBITT ENSEMBLE
APRIL 1
For more than a decade, Grammy- and Emmy-nominated artist and composer Máiréad Nesbitt has enchanted millions of fans around the world as the Celtic violinist. In her new production, “Celtic Spells,” Nesbitt tells the story of star-crossed lovers who are forbidden by their religions from being together.
openingnights.fsu.edu
SPORTSABILITY 2020
APRIL 8–10
Join the Florida Disabled Outdoors Association for three days of virtual and live programs. SportsAbility enhances the lives of people with disabilities by promoting active living and providing firsthand access to resources and activities designed to encourage participation regardless of age or ability level.
fdoa.org/sportsability-tallahassee
WORD OF SOUTH FESTIVAL
APRIL 9-11 Writers, musicians and artists converge to explore and celebrate the relationships among these disciplines by combining spoken word and live music performances. The event will be socially distanced while providing an outstanding lineup of artists and performers.
wordofsouthfestival.com
COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA
APRIL 13
They’ve played for kings and queens, appeared in movies and on TV and collected 18 Grammy awards. Under FSU Professor Scotty Barnhart’s direction and celebrating 85 years, the Count Basie Orchestra still swings and shouts the blues with precision, maintaining their reign as “the most explosive force in jazz.”
tefconcerts.com
MICHAEL ROSATO
APRIL 15
Michael Rosato specializes in designing and painting largescale murals for public and private spaces. Mr. Rosato has been commissioned to create artworks for display in museum exhibits, corporate headquarters, retail spaces, restaurants, sports arenas, outdoor venues and private residences. He is this year’s Chain of Parks Art Festival’s presenting artist.
openingnights.fsu.edu
SONS OF MYSTRO
APRIL 16
Siblings and violinists Malcolm and Umoja are the Sons of Mystro. Mentored by iconic violin/viola duo Black Violin, Sons of Mystro are garnering national attention for their fresh and fun interpretation of classic songs. They use their violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop songs and their own creations accompanied by a DJ and a drummer.
