Citrus Choices for the Panhandle
The panhandle of Florida is a great place to grow citrus with our plentiful sunshine and sandy soil. But some varieties do better than others. Here are some that thrive in the more northerly climes… Read More
by Mary Salinas
Posted: May 5, 2016
The panhandle of Florida is a great place to grow citrus with our plentiful sunshine and sandy soil. But some varieties do better than others. Here are some that thrive in the more northerly climes… Read More
Category: Horticulture
Tags: calamondin, citrus, citrus canker, citrus culture, Disease, Edible Landscape, Fruit trees, General Gardening, grapefruit, hamlin, kumquat, lemon, lime, meyer lemon, minneola, navel, Panhandle Gardening, parson brown, Satsuma, tangelo
by Mary Salinas
Posted: February 16, 2016
As you have read in other articles in this blog, it is too early to fertilize your lawn; however, this is a good time to start fertilizing your citrus to ensure a healthy fruit crop… Read More
by Mary Salinas
Posted: July 20, 2015
July always brings the blessing of abundant figs on my trees. A new crop waits to be picked and enjoyed every day for nearly a month. The tender sweet fruit can be enjoyed fresh, prepared… Read More
Category: Horticulture
Tags: Edible Landscape, fig, figs, fruit tree, Fruit trees, General Gardening, Panhandle Gardening, Summer 2015, Trees
Posted: February 4, 2014
February is not a month many think of as a big gardening month, although the preparation and maintenance practices performed in February can be critical to the success of an orchard for the rest of… Read More
by Mary Salinas
Posted: November 4, 2013
For centuries, people annoyed with plant pests have used oils to control insects, mites, and even some fungal diseases. Current oil products are better than ever! Commercially available horticultural oils are mineral oils from refined… Read More
Category: Horticulture
Tags: citrus, Disease, Edible Landscape, Fall 2013, Fruit trees, insect, insects, Oil, Ornamental Shrubs, palm care, Panhandle Gardening, pest, Professional Horticulture, Winter 2013
Posted: August 19, 2013
It is that time of year where mysterious webs have invaded pecan trees throughout the Southeast United States. This is definitely the case in the panhandle of Florida. Many have called into the extension office… Read More
Category: Horticulture
Tags: Edible Landscape, Fruit trees, insects, Panhandle Gardening, Pecan, Trees, webworm
Posted: July 22, 2013
Fruit trees are a wonderful addition to the landscape at home or even a great niche for the small farmer. Most people love the thought of picking fresh fruit off of the tree or vine and… Read More
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