It seems like simpler times when I was hosting Gardeners Hotline television show (WDSC–PBS) featuring the citrus grower, Bruce Crump (past owner of Vo-LaSalle Farms) on growing citrus in Volusia County. Citrus greening was beginning to play havoc… Read More
MASTER GARDENER SUMMER PLANT SALES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Sat, July 18, 8:00-12:00 Tue, July 21, 8:45-12:45 Thu, July 23, 8:45-12:45 Thu, July 30, 8:30-11:30 Additional sales may be scheduled in the future Over 1,200 Perennials, Butterfly Plants, Antique… Read More
October is the month that most of us seek out pumpkins for our festive dishes and decor. Fortunately, there are so many to choose from. Pumpkin colors ranging from Orange, red, green, pink, blue and white are all… Read More
In April, the UF/IFAS Extension Commercial Horticulture, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Family Nutrition Program agents and staff teamed up to deliver a joint event serving hundreds of Volusia County residents at the Deland Farmers Market. Commercial Horticulture Agent, Karen… Read More
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Pale pink hibiscus-like blossoms. Fleshy sepals, called a calyx, that can be harvested to make sauce, juice, preserves or tea. Lobed leaves that can be used for greens or in a salad. An eye-pleasing landscape plant. Continuous production… Read More
Have you ever considered the possibility of growing an alternative tropical crop? You’ve heard of Mediterranean crops introduced to Florida for commercial production but what about tropical? I’m specifically referring to Macadamia! This is a high dollar specialty… Read More
Florida growers are constantly looking for alternative crops to diversity, and find new markets; however, that hunt is becoming more intense. A promising new central Florida crop in production includes Macadamia which has found success in south and… Read More
