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About Tom MacCubbin

Who in the world is Tom MacCubbin?

Well, if you live in Florida you probably already know. But if you're live outside the state you're probably not familiar with Florida's foremost expert on lawn and garden issues.

Tom has hosted the "Better Lawns & Gardens" radio program for more than 18 years and is heard every Saturday morning on more than 20 radio stations throughout Florida.

Tom is the author of the articles on this web site plus a horticultural column and a weekly feature for the Orlando Sentinel. He's also written 6 books including "Florida Home Grown", the "Edible Landscape", "Month by Month Gardening in Florida", co-author of the "Florida Gardener's Guide", and was a contributor to the 1997 "Sunset National Garden Book".

Over the years, Tom has hosted "Florida Home Grown" and "Indoor Gardens" on public television stations in Florida and the southeast. He also makes appearances on Bright House Network's news channel in Central Florida.

Tom's "real" job had been the Orange County Urban Horticulturist until he retired in April, 2007. He was employed by the county and the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences - a division of the University of Florida at Gainesville. He is now an Extension Agent Emeritus with a full professor equivalent at U of F. His primary assignment has been to assist Florida homeowners in the development and maintenance of home gardens, landscapes, turf and ornamentals which he continues through his many media programs.

Last, but certainly not least, we must mention the woman behind the man. If you're a listener to "Better Lawns & Gardens" you may be familiar with the voice in the background from Tom's wife Joani.

Joani has served as co-producer and call screener of the radio show for several years. We're not exactly sure, but we suspect that Joani does the majority of the gardening around the MacCubbin household.

Joani has "her own little corner in the garden". Visit Joani's Corner.

- Jim Poling, Webmaster - "BetterLawns.com"

 

Tom's Gotta Dos for January

Dealing with Cold Damaged Plants

Tomato Time

Time is growing short for Tomato planting

Amazon or Eucharis Lilies Flowering on Time

A large shrub or tree is a good place for Amazon Lilies

Plants that Don't Mind the Cold

Plants that Don't Mind the Cold

Joani's Corner: Pentunia Time

Petunias are native to South America

 
 

Past Articles

  • Help Your Poinsettia Be a Repeat Performer

  • Winter Weed Problems

 

  • Too Many Acorns This Year?

  • Joani's Corner: Time To Prepare for Cold

 

  • Plants Keep Perfect Time

  • Reliable Cool Season Color

 

  • Easy To Grow Florida Onions

  • Joani's Corner: Butterfly Gardening

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