Stop Plant Disease Before it Starts

Perhaps the most common source of plant problems will be in the form of plant pathogens that cause diseases. In the vast majority of cases plant diseases cannot be readily cured, rather they must be… Read More
by Mark Bailey
Posted: August 8, 2020
Perhaps the most common source of plant problems will be in the form of plant pathogens that cause diseases. In the vast majority of cases plant diseases cannot be readily cured, rather they must be… Read More
by Mark Bailey
Posted: July 8, 2020
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…. Read More
Category: Agriculture
Tags: fertilizers, food, fruit, garden, organic, seed, soil, sustainable, vegetables
by Mark Bailey
Posted: June 8, 2020
So you have a great list of goods you want to make, then what? Let’s take a look at some simple steps to take before launching your cottage food operation. Ideas are cheap, but the… Read More
Category: Agriculture
Tags: cottage food, foods, local food system, market, money, organic, small business
by jpopenoe
Posted: May 22, 2020
Blueberries are not easily grown in Florida soils because of high organic matter and low pH needs. The media for growing blueberries requires good drainage (total porosity of 50-85%), a pH of 4.2-5.5, and a… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Uncategorized
Tags: blueberry, conventional, organic, potted
by Mark Bailey
Posted: May 8, 2020
Do you have a recipe for a spectacular pie or cake? Want to make some money? The cottage food law in Florida can help make that happen. Cottage foods are essentially foods you can make… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops
Tags: food, food system, foods, income, kitchen, local, market, money, organic
by jpopenoe
Posted: March 26, 2020
Many organic vegetable growers find weed control a problem. There are few registered organic herbicides and many are not very effective and are expensive. One chemical that has been discussed as an organic herbicide is… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
Tags: glyphosate, herbicide, organic, vinegar
by Mark Bailey
Posted: March 4, 2020
The word “organic” can mean a lot of different things depending upon who you ask. For many it might simply be defined as food that is produced naturally or without using pesticides. The United States… Read More
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