Some like it hot! If you grow your own vegetables in Florida you already know that our hot summer nights combined with high humidity is not an ideal situation for growing vegetables. Also, insects seem to thrive in… Read More
What’s with the name? A common issue, when growing your own tomatoes in Florida, is blossom end rot (BER). With Blossom end rot, tomatoes begin to rot while still on the plant, opposite of where the stem is… Read More
Sharpen your gardening skills! Highlands County Master Gardener Class is getting ready to start. Every year, the last Saturday in January, the class kicks off. After that first Saturday class, classes will be on Wednesdays until the last… Read More
Last Year’s success It was not quite a year ago the Highlands County Master Gardeners had their inaugural Garden Festival and plant sale. They themed it, Let It Grow! And grow it did; from a great plant sale… Read More
As a female in a man’s world, sometimes it is hard to feel like you are on the same playing field in the cattle industry, whether that be in skill set or subject matter knowledge. UF/IFAS South Florida… Read More
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
Sharpen your gardening skills! Highlands County Master Gardener Class is getting ready to start. Every year, the last Saturday in January, the class begins. The classes are every Wednesday after opening day until the last Wednesday in March…. Read More
What’s a succulent? One of the latest crazes in gardening is growing succulents. Anyone that has collected a few usually finds themselves hooked. They come in all shapes sizes and colors and the ease of growing them can… Read More
For the love of Honey Becoming a Beekeeper wasn’t something I dreamed about my whole life. Beekeeping was never on my radar. When a friend suggested I consider beekeeping, I don’t remember jumping up and down and being… Read More
Elizabeth Shephard, Family and Consumer Science Agent Buying local Florida seafood can be a great and rewarding experience as long as you follow some simple tips. Where to Buy Seafood Florida seafood can be found in a variety… Read More
