With the holidays quickly approaching, taking a test is the last thing on your mind. However, soil testing and forage testing are two very inexpensive but very valuable tools. Both tests help to improve your ability to provide for your livestock. If ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
How cool would it be if we humans could photosynthesize, or turn sunlight into food? Plants make their own food through a process called photosynthesis. Without getting too technical, plants take light energy (sunlight), carbon dioxide, and ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
You may be impressed with the determination of nature when you find that little sprout growing up from the driveway or contemplate how wooden roots crumble concrete. On the one hand it is incredible, but if these things are happening on your ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Who is UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County? The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Pasco County is an off-campus branch of UF that offers a wide range of helpful educational materials and programs ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension
Following major rainfall events, the influx of nutrients into the coastal system from stormwater runoff can create favorable conditions for harmful algae blooms! With the west coast of Florida experiencing two major hurricanes back to back, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water
The sunchoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.), also known as Jerusalem artichoke is a root vegetable native to parts of North Florida. Let’s talk about the growing requirements of the sunchoke. Origins of the Sunchoke Fittingly, the sunchoke ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Marigolds (Tagetes spp.) have long been beloved for their rich coloring and ability to suppress plant - parasitic nematodes. This is true, however, simply planting marigolds in your garden or landscape, or intercropping, will not reduce nematode ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
When you check your credit score on websites that provide your free credit score, do you know which credit score you’re looking at? We actually have numerous credit scores, generated from two competing companies: FICO and VantageScore. ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
You may recognize the delicate, vibrant flowers of the Florida violet (Viola sororia), but did you know that this flower is native to Florida? This annual can add a pop of color to most any garden. Still, it is important to keep the plant’s ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
With hurricane season upon us, it is important to understand how to properly prepare and protect your family, home, and property from potential storm impacts. The hurricane season officially runs from June 1st through November 30th, however, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension