(Graphic: Illustrates average annual temperatures in Florida 1895-2018.) Heat-related illnesses are rising in Florida due to increasing temperatures in recent years. High humidity increases the potential for heat-related illness because sweat stays on our skin longer, heating up,… Read More
Central Florida has been experiencing unusual May rain for a few weeks. Ample amount of rain makes landscape plants happy. Unfortunately, with each rain event it is likely that weeds seeds are going germinate and emerge in lawns… Read More
Trees in Central Florida Central Florida has a variety of trees ranging from native to flowering trees. Trees have many benefits in Central Florida. Some of the common benefits include providing shade, wildlife habitat, a source of fruits,… Read More
I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of community, and I’m not talking about your idyllically-named, gated subdivision. I mean “community” in the sense of how people communicate and connect with each other and the places they… Read More
What is Pruning? The removal of growth from a plant to maintain its health and vigor, regulate its shape, and control flowering and fruiting.Why do we Prune? To remove dead, diseased, or damage wood; to improve and maintain… Read More
Every year the Osceola County Master Gardener have two plant sales to provide the community unique plants and education. During the last sale we asked the visitors if they will like more vendors and the answer was YES!… Read More
It is a fact that more than 99% of insects are of benefits to our existence. This means that we need to identify and protect those that make our lives better. Let’s get it straight! Not all critters… Read More
It’s summer time and we are experiencing the usual showers. Regular showers could mean huge savings on our water bill. There are many people who are not taking advantage of free irrigation. I mentioned that because I have… Read More
I was mowing my St. Augustine lawn when I saw many two-lined spittlebugs flying from my lawn. As a horticulture educator, I was very excited because I wanted to see what damage they cause. About a week later… Read More
Saturday, September 15, 2018 – Kissimmee, FL Have you considered starting a small farm or business but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you want to expand your farm or food business and find answers to your… Read More
