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Florida
Wildflowers
2365 Co Hwy 192
DeFuniak Springs, 32433-0820
Support the
research and cultivation of our wildflowers
by
purchasing the Florida State Wildflower License Plate.
Looking for and
finding
an unfamiliar wildflower and then determining it’s identity gives one a
great sense of gratification. Every time you go out you can find
new treasures…it’s amazing…the colors…the beauty…the intricate
structures, all occuring without our
assistance… God truly is
“THE MASTER GARDENER”
The Florida Wildflower Foundation is Now Accepting Grant Applications
Tallahassee,
Florida: The Florida Wildflower Foundation is now
accepting grant applications for education, public plantings, and
research. Wildflower plantings grant deadline is July 31,
2007. Grants will be awarded in October 2007. For
more information visit: The Florida Wildflower Foundation.
Each year, the the Foundation establishes a budget
for wildflower grants in the areas of Research, Education, and
Community Plantings.
Eligible applicants include but are not limited to:
* Educational institutions
* Public and private non-profit organizations
* Governments
* Community based organizations
* Any association or person(s) in Florida whose project will further
the goals of the Florida Wildflower Foundation, Inc.
The Florida Wildflower Advisory Foundation (FWAF), established by Florida
Statute in 1999, is charged with overseeing proceeds from sales of the
State Wildflower Specialty License Plate. These proceeds are used
to encourage an increased use and knowledge of Florida native flowering
herbs, grasses and native plants in roadside and urban beautification
projects. The Foundation's goal is to increase availability of
native wildflower and plant choices that are not only attractive but
also give a greater sense—to visitors and residents alike—of the unique
and rich flora of the “Land of Flowers.”
If you have questions contact Carolyn Schaag, at edward.carolyn.schaag@juno.net
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Coreopsis and Rudbekia wildflower seeds were planted along the Hawthorne State Trail.
On a beauatiful morning,perfect for planting, Addie Lou Singleton came
to say a prayer so that the seeds will be blessed and grow happily for
us. Joan Prayor, Florida Federation of Garden Clubs
President, 2003 - 2005 , was present and Judy Greenberg, District V
Director joined us. JulieAnne Tabone of the Paynes Prairie State Park
had everything perfectly organized for us. We all had a good time.
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This
is a naturally occuring anomoly ! Dr. Jeff Norocini at the IFAS
Research Center in Quincy stated this is normal in native
Gaillardia pulchella populations when the cold weather sets in.
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Please join the Florida Wildflower Foundation in congratulating the
state's House of Representatives and Senate for the reauthorization of
Florida Forever. Here is a letter from Lisa Roberts, Executive
Director of the Florida Wildlife Foundation, PDF
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Letter from Kevin Thibault, Assistant Secretary of Engineering & Operations, PDF
Letter from Bob Farley, FDOT
A New Direction for the Department of Transportation
A new direction
for the Department of Transportation is taking place in District 3
concerning the wildflower program. We have identified 25 sites
throughout the district where we have found existing wildflower
populations worthy of preservation in rights of way of state
roads. This is a bit of a change in direction from the previous
focus of the wildflower program to maintain seeded plots, although many
seed plots will still remain.
The goal of the Department is to inform
the informed, those who are in the best position to advise and assist
in making the program a success. Early indications of success for
wild flower preservation are very encouraging; enclosed is a plant list
of identified species and photographs of the sites along SR65 in
Liberty County.
Please let me know when and where I might be able to present this program. We are very excited about the possibilities.
Robert L. Farley (Bob)
Planning and Landscape Architecture, PBS&J
1901 Commonwealth Lane, Tallahassee 32303
850-575-1800 fax 850-575-1099 cell 850-685-0237
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Native
Wildflower Groundcovers, Northern Florida, PDF
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Native
Wildflowers, Northern Florida Rev31199, PDF
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Seed Order sheet
fall 2005-2006, PDF
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Wildflower
Hunting Rules
1) Observe laws of trespass and state laws for conservation of
endangered and threatened species.
2) Ask the owner for permission.
3) Lift only from colonies of 10 or more and then leave atleast
half of them.
4) If possible collect from areas being cleared or disrupted.
5) Take only those for which you can realistically plant
immediately.
6) If cutting wildflowers,never strip a plant of all its
flowers.Leave some for seed.
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Wildflower
Awards List, PDF
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Wildflower
Seed Suppliers :
The Florida
grown
Florida native ecotype wildflower seeds are grown by a cooperative
group of farmers. The name of their organization is The Wildflower Seed
and Plant Growers Association, Inc. This group has approximately 9 to
13 growers that grow an assortment of Florida native species. You can
find more about their group on their website. Also I have
included
their e-mail for you. If you want bulk seeds contact them as soon as
possible for availability. If you want a smaller amount , less that 1
pound , or any mixes you can contact me. I also have small envelope
sizes that will plant a 4ft x 4ft area. Florida Federation of Garden
Clubs, “Wildflowers Matter”,
is a non- profit project to allow smaller amounts of Florida seeds to
be distributed throughout our state. Eventually the growers themselves
will market small envelopes commercially.
Wildflower Growers Assoc.
* for small amounts
contact Florida Federation of Garden Clubs “Wildflowers Matter”
project :
Dara
Dobson, FFGC Wildflower Chairman
2365 Co. Hwy 192
DeFuniak Springs, Fl. 32433
Phone (850) 859-0096
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