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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More
What is an Herb? Herbs are plants used for food, flavoring, medicine, or fragrance due to their savory or aromatic properties. The purpose of this post is to introduce common culinary herbs which grow well in… Read More
