While most fruit pruning jobs are completed during the winter dormant season, some fruiting plants also require attention during the summer and fall months. Peaches/Nectarines/Plums: May - August In the dormant season, major pruning involves ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Work & Life
Check out these upcoming virtual event opportunities offered by the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent at UF/IFAS Extension Baker County. Small & Backyard Poultry: Home Remedies - What You Should and Should Not Do June 1st, 3 ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Forests, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Citrus is an integral part of Florida's state identity, having been farmed commercially since the mid-1800s. Of course, it is also a staple in home fruit orchards and edible landscapes. Here you'll find some basic tips for growing your favorite ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
In lieu of a garden festival, the Baker County Master Gardeners are holding a plant sale on Saturday, March 27th. All profits from admission and plant sales will go toward the completion of the arboretum sidewalk project, which is half finished. New ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Work & Life
This self-paced online course teaches you how to grow blueberry and blackberry plants in Florida home gardens. Topics include variety selection, preparing to plant, care and maintenance, pest management, and even a section on raspberries! Registration ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture
Mahonia is a large genus of evergreen shrubs, although only a handful of species are well suited to Florida landscapes. But if you’re looking for a drought tolerant, shade-tolerant shrub then you’ll want to consider a Mahonia. These plants ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
The Blue Point Juniper has dense, blue‐green foliage making it a nice specimen tree for landscapes. Its pyramidal form and blue coloring will make a statement and contrast nicely with surrounding plants. Just be sure to give this tree a little ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, HorticultureCitrus is an integral part of Florida's state identity, having been farmed commercially since the mid-1800s. Of course, it is also a staple in home fruit orchards and edible landscapes. Here you'll find some basic tips for growing your favorite ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
When growing sweet corn, many home gardeners have similar questions. Can I plant one long row at the back of my garden to prevent shading other veggies? How much fertilizer do the plants need? Do the suckers need to be removed? Find the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to Florida food markets. Sales of food products to restaurants and schools have fallen drastically. Some farmers markets have closed. Sales through grocery stores spiked upward initially, but ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension