UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Just in time for your fall gardens, the Master Gardeners are pleased to present seeds for this upcoming season. Now is also an excellent time to scatter/plant native flowers and other cool-living varieties, so don’t forget your pollinator… Read More
Farmers around the world face unique challenges in their effort to provide abundant, safe and flavorful food. One often overlooked issue for farmers is climate change. “The environment has a huge impact on plant health and reproduction,” said… Read More
Turfgrass can be tricky in Florida and at times, you may find some thin spots in your yard that you would like to improve. Originally coming from the Northeast, I remember throwing out some Tall Fescue or Kentucky… Read More
This article is written for those completely new to the livestock production world. Or maybe for new landowners looking to establish a strong pasture for future use. Either way, you are looking to make a pasture and, of… Read More
Seed Saving 101 If you plan to start saving seeds, it’s best to choose open-pollinated (heirloom vegetable) varieties so the new plant will have characteristics similar to the parent plant. It is not recommended to save seeds from… Read More
A garden often succeeds or fails before the first seed is planted. Many would-be gardeners have struggled for years or decades with unproductive gardens in Florida without realizing they hold all the keys to success. The first thing… Read More
By Mindy Hanak, Gardens Program Coordinator UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Recently, I visited one of our Sarasota County community gardens and was delighted to see a garden member, Rachel, enjoying her garden space with her young daughter. I… Read More
