Azaleas: Questions and Answers

By Diane Otis, Marion County Master Gardener Azaleas are bursting into bloom all over Ocala. One of my neighbors has a low hedge of orange-red azaleas outside his door; another has an island of tall… Read More
by maxine32666
Posted: March 22, 2019
By Diane Otis, Marion County Master Gardener Azaleas are bursting into bloom all over Ocala. One of my neighbors has a low hedge of orange-red azaleas outside his door; another has an island of tall… Read More
by Amanda Marek
Posted: March 22, 2019
Spring is in the air. The bees are buzzing, the pollen is falling, and the flowers are blooming. It’s a beautiful time of year, but there are some blooming plants among us that despite their attractiveness… Read More
by jpopenoe
Posted: March 1, 2019
Stinging Nettle Have you ever been weeding your garden and pulled on a weed that bit back? There is a weed that looks common enough that you think nothing of trying to pull it with… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: stinging nettle, urtica, weeds
by jpopenoe
Posted: March 1, 2019
Growers often want to recoup some of the cost of a new planting of Southern Highbush Blueberry (SHB) by harvesting the fruit from the newly-planted bushes rather than stripping it off, a practice commonly recommended… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Tags: blueberry, early cropping, pruning, southern highbush blueberry
Posted: February 27, 2019
Cushings Disease also known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) is one of the most common diseases in horses over 15 years old.
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: Caitlin Bainum, Equine, equine nutrition, Horse, horse care, horse diseases, Horse Herald, Laminitis, pituitary, PPID
by maxine32666
Posted: February 7, 2019
As spring approaches, we should all be aware that our pest problems will reappear. There are many types of pests to consider: insects, weeds, nematodes, and even some vertebrate species (such as the Cuban tree… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: air potato, air potato beetle, biological control, citrus greening, crop damage, invasive, lady bugs, natural, pest control, pests, predator, Tamarixia, treatment, wasps
Posted: February 1, 2019
Horseback riders have an immense amount of bits to choose from, all varying in style, function, discipline, and severity. Knowing the basics of bits is an important first step in choosing the perfect bit for… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, animals, Farm, Horse, Horse Herald, Livestock, Riding, show animals
Posted: February 1, 2019
Horseback riders have an immense amount of bits to choose from, all varying in style, function, discipline, and severity. Knowing the basics of bits is an important first step in choosing the perfect bit for… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, animals, Farm, Horse, Horse Herald, Livestock, Riding, show animals
by David Holmes
Posted: February 1, 2019
If you are thinking of buying a dozen red roses for someone special this Valentine’s Day you are in good company. During a recent Valentine’s Day season, which runs January 1 – February 14, the… Read More
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: buds, cut flowers, David Holmes, flowers, Holmes, purchasing, valentine, valentines day
by Mark Bailey
Posted: January 30, 2019
Growing fruit trees in North Central Florida can be a challenge, but with the right information the task is certainly achievable. The first step recommended is to contact the UF/IFAS Marion County Extension office, which… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture
Tags: agriculture, alternative crops, bananas, blueberries, blueberry, citrus, food crop, garden, loquats, peaches, persimmons, plums
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