Are you finding dead shrubs in your hedge? Botryosphaeria, bot rot, has hit Manatee County. Bot rot is a disease whose symptoms includes yellow, spotted and blighted leaves, dried leaves, defoliation, cankers, tip dieback, branch dieback, and often… Read More
In recent years, it seems, retailers have multiplied the number of meat product choices in their stores. With consumers becoming more aware of where their meat comes from, retailers are becoming more savvy in their marketing techniques. One… Read More
Posted by Martha Glenn, Ornamental Horticulture Agent Hundreds of our local youth are working hard this year on their entries for the Manatee County Fair in January. They may be showing dogs, cows, rabbits, pigs, goats, chickens, and/or… Read More
Posted by Martha Glenn, Ornamental Horticulture Agent In 1992 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implemented Agricultural Worker Protection Standards (WPS). These federal regulations are designed to reduce the risk of pesticide poisoning and injury among agricultural workers (people… Read More
On Saturday, October 1, 2016 the weather was slightly cool from the oppressive weather of September. Over 500 residents of Manatee, Hillsborough, and Sarasota Counties visited the annual Master Gardener Plant Sale. Plant selection varied from an abundant… Read More
Do you find yourself in a sea of information overload and not knowing what’s true and what’s a myth? Unfortunately, it can be difficult to decipher at times. One of the first questions we should ask ourselves is… Read More
Posted By Martha Glenn, Commercial Horticulture A question that is often asked is “How often should I water my plants?” This video was conceived as a way to help answer this age old question. Happy Viewing. *No plants… Read More
Here is some excellent advice for butterfly gardeners from Kelly Greer, Orange County Extension Agent for Residential Horticulture and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program: There has been much discussion about a recent scientific study (Satterfield et al., 2015). This research shows very… Read More
Posted by: Michelle Atkinson, Environmental Horticulture Agent On Monday of this week a lawn maintenance worker was found dead in a stormwater pond after the mower he was riding flipped over on top of him. As I teach… Read More
Save the Date! Saturday, October 3 is the annual Master Gardener Plant Fair fundraiser. Our gates open at 8:00 a.m. Master Gardeners will be on hand to assist and answer all your gardening questions.
