Grape Field Day
Interested in growing grapes in Florida? There are special requirements for our area because of Pierce’s Disease. Find out the latest in UF/IFAS research at the 2019 Grape Field Day. The program will be held July 16, 2019… Read More
Category: Fruits & Vegetables
Strawberry Planting Dates and Establishment Practices for Central Florida
Florida strawberries are grown as annuals started from northern-sourced cold-treated young plants set out in September and October. Bare-root plants with their leaves retained yield earlier than plants with leaves removed. However, frequent irrigation (8-14 hours/day for the… Read More
Vegetable Garden Prep: Step-by-step videos to help you get started
Starting a vegetable garden for the first time? Need a refresher in laying out a square foot garden grid? We offer a series of videos to help you start a successful vegetable garden. Learn how to: Properly lay… Read More
Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale / May 11, 2019
Join us for our annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, May 11th from 8 a.m. until Noon. These are all plants started and nurtured by our Master Gardeners in their greenhouse and propagation grounds. We will have native… Read More
Our native grape – the muscadine
By Ralph E. Mitchell The first time that I tasted a muscadine grape was in Georgia. It was a pleasant difference from what I was used to, namely northern bunch-type grapes. The thick skin and extra-large berry contained… Read More
Growing Peppers in Containers
Join UF IFAS Escambia County Extension for Gardening with Heat and Flavor, Peppers in Containers on Saturday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m. We will talk about the different selections you may grow and how to best maintain your… Read More
Beat the Heat With a Self-Watering Container Garden
Spring is in the air, and that means temperatures are warming up and tank-tops, shorts, and flip-flops will soon be your preferred attire. Once those highs are steadily in the 80s and 90s, any outdoor activity will become… Read More
Celebrating Blueberries at the Volusia County Farmer’s Market
In April, the UF/IFAS Extension Commercial Horticulture, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Family Nutrition Program agents and staff teamed up to deliver a joint event serving hundreds of Volusia County residents at the Deland Farmers Market. Commercial Horticulture Agent, Karen… Read More
Plans on the way for 2nd Garden Festival
Let it Grow The Highlands County Master Gardeners took a leap of faith last year and it paid off. The annual plant sale became a Garden Festival. Their theme, “Let it Grow” described the process to a Tee…. Read More
EXPLORING LOCAL CUISINE FROM THE ROOTS UP: A FOOD SYSTEMS APPROACH TO FIGHTING FAKE NEWS Moffis*, B.1, Mann*, M.1, Wilchcombe, M.1, Popenoe, J.1, Singleton, L. 2
1. Extension Agents, Florida Cooperative Extension, Lake County, Tavares, FL 32757 2. Extension Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County, Wilmington, NC 28403 Most U.S. citizens are removed from direct involvement with agriculture and may hold misconceptions… Read More