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Spice Up Your Life: A Beginners Guide to Growing Basil

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March 8, 2024

Are you a fan of fresh aromatic herbs in your dishes? If so, growing herbs right at home might just become your new favorite hobby. In this guide, we'll explore how to grow basil from the comfort of your own home, including some commonly grown ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Basil, Budget, Central Florida, Community Garden, Eating, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Garden, Gardening, Health, Healthy, Herb Gardening Series, Herbs, Horticulture, Irrigation, Nutrition, Produce, Smart Irrigation, Soil, Soil Test, Spiceupyourlife, Sunlight, Vegetable Garden

UF study: About half of Florida residents are not aware of local water restrictions

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February 28, 2024

Half of Florida residents don’t know about their local water restrictions, but those who are aware can be persuaded to abide by them, new University of Florida research shows. Water restrictions can be set by cities, counties and the state’s ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Water
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Intention, Irrigation, Knowledge, Laura Warner, Lawns, Restrictions, Water, Yards
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5 in under 5: Quick Fixes for a Florida-Friendly New Year

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February 15, 2024

With the turn of the calendar into a new year comes the pressure to create and stick to a resolution.  The topics of conservation and environmental impact are top of mind for many this time of year.  Here are 5 easy environmentally friendly ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Plants, Irrigation, Lawn Maintenance, Lawn Watering, Sustainable Landscape

Residential Plant Clinics around Orange County


November 16, 2023

Whether you're an avid backyard gardener or just starting your houseplant collection, our Master Gardener Volunteers are here to answer your plant questions! Find the closest Plant Clinic to you. With a county that spans over 1,000 square miles, ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits And Vegetables, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscape Management, New Vegetable Gardener, Ocextension, Orange County, Orange County Master Gardener Volunteers, Orange County MGV, Orange County Plant Clinic, Pests, Plant Clinic, Plants, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Vegetable Gardening

Big Questions, Global Reach – Dr. Sandra Guzmán


July 17, 2023

The Power of Machine Learning Today, agricultural engineering includes the wide range of technologies and disciplines that must be employed to meet the challenges of a new century. A hundred years ago, agricultural engineers were developing ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: ABE, Agricultural And Biological Engineering, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Irrigation, Machine Learning, Water

Algorithm will make the normally accurate Florida Automated Weather Network even more reliable

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June 29, 2023

A new algorithm is set to further bolster the credibility of the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN), a system that farmers count on for such data as temperature, humidity, wind and rain. Among other improvements, the technology ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Agricultural Producers, Alerts, Algorithm, Decisions, FAWN, Florida Automated Weather Network, Freeze Protection, Irrigation, Meteorology, Normal, Rick Lusher, Spraying, Weather Data, Ziwen Yu

Water Talk: Common Questions and Thoughtful Answers

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May 25, 2023

Water touches every aspect of our lives, and is at the heart of many questions we receive at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. This "Water Talk" blog series will answer some of the most commonly asked water-related questions. Our Master ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Water
Tags: (MGV), Irrigation, Landscape, Lawn, Master Gardener Volunteers, Pgm_Water, Plant Clinic, Pond, Regulation, Vegetation, Water, WaterTalk

Changes to the Orange County Plant Clinic


May 17, 2023

Did you know that UF/IFAS Extension Orange County has a group of trained volunteers to help you with your plant needs? If your plants are in need contact our Residential Plant Clinic! What exactly is a Plant Clinic? Think of it as a one-stop-shop ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Fertilizer, FFL, Florida, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits And Vegetables, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Lawn, Master Gardener Volunteer, Master Gardener Volunteers, New Vegetable Gardener, OC MGV, Ocextension, Orange County, Pests, Plant Diagnostic, Plant Help, Plants, Trees, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Vegetable Gardening, Volunteers

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