Once known as star berries because of the pointy flower calyxes on top, blueberries have grown wild in North America for thousands of years. They were a staple among Native Americans, who dried and smoked the berries, and… Read More
Cucumbers are a favorite fruit of many home gardeners. Learn how to start your own cucumbers In the Backyard Garden with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. Starting your cucumbers In the Backyard Garden with Escambia Extension. Posted by… Read More
Get a jump on growing Florida’s favorite fruit at the Tomato and Pepper Plant Sale on Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Escambia County Master Gardener Volunteers will offer information and demonstrations on container edibles,… Read More
The UF/IFAS Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Extension team is proud to present the Panhandle Fruit and Vegetable Conference on Monday, Feb. 19 and Tuesday, Jan. 20 at the University of West Florida, located at 11000 University Parkway…. Read More
Many of us are enjoying warmer temperatures this winter, but many deciduous fruit crops really need cold temperatures in order to break dormancy for the year. In areas that experience cold temperatures, plants have evolved the ability to… Read More
Many of us are enjoying our warmer temperatures this winter, but many deciduous fruit crops really need cold temperatures in order to break dormancy for the year. In areas that experience cold temperatures plants have evolved the ability… Read More
Japanese persimmons are a real treat in the Fall, and for those who enjoy growing fruit, they are a relatively problem free option. The tree can reach 30 feet tall, if planted in full sun and well… Read More
Starchy foods are healthy – eat them! Starchy foods make you fat – don’t eat them! How do you score a healthy starch bracket with all this contradictory madness? For each round of your daily eating game, choose… Read More
Waking up is hard enough to do, but it is especially difficult for those who are not “morning” people, who would like to avoid that time of day altogether, and who don’t generally want breakfast. Nevertheless, the sun… Read More
Waking up is hard enough to do, but it is especially difficult for those who are not “morning” people, who would like to avoid that time of day altogether, and who don’t generally want breakfast. Nevertheless, the sun… Read More
