Category: Pests & Disease

A Guide to Registering for Pesticide Exams (with pictures)

by Alex Tays
August 18, 2023

A common request I get from folks calling the extension office is how they go about getting their pesticide license. The Flagler County Extension Office offers free pesticide testing to the first 5 applicants to register for testing on the 2nd ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Certification, FDACS, Pesticide, UF/IFAS Extension

Grape Expectations: Growing Muscadine Grapes

by Judy Jean
July 23, 2023

While citrus trees have long been a popular choice for home gardeners, let me introduce you to the delightful world of muscadine grapes—a refreshing alternative that may just make you reconsider your planting preferences. Muscadine grapes ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Edible Crops, Flagler County, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruit, Garden, Gardening, Grape, Grapes, Grapevine, Muscadine, Plants

Beneficial Garden Bugs: The Good Flies

by Mimi Vreeland
June 17, 2021

Not all bugs are alike. Some bugs in Florida are garden pests, because they can do a lot of damage to plants, especially during the growing season. However, if you see a strange bug lurking on one of your plants, hold off on spraying with pesticides ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension

Gardening During Covid-19

by Mimi Vreeland
June 15, 2020

Benefits of Gardening During Covid-19 This week's Virtual Plant Clinic topic is facilitated by Joanne Mason, Master Gardener Volunteer for UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County, RN, MS. We encourage you to attend our Thursday Plant Clinic ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Adult Children, COVID-19, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Planting, Plants

Virtual Plant Clinic in Flagler County

by Mimi Vreeland
June 9, 2020

Introduction: Please register for our Thursday Virtual Plant Clinic at: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsc-qrrDMvHtDKgWQOVlAPiXpNQk5w0qaA Please join our Virtual Plant Clinic at 10:00 am every Thursday morning. ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Clinic, Diagnostic, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Lawn, Plant, Planting, Plants, Virtual, Zoom

All the Hype about Industrial Hemp

by Wendy Mussoline
August 2, 2019

“When can we grow it legally?” “What cultivars should I grow in Florida?” “How are we going to process it?” “Can I make money growing Industrial Hemp?” Update of FDACS Legislation on Industrial Hemp There are so many ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
Tags: CBD, FDACS, Industrial Hemp, Marijuana, Restricted, THC

All the Hype about Industrial Hemp

by Wendy Mussoline
August 2, 2019

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
Tags: CBD, FDACS, Industrial Hemp, Marijuana, Restricted, THC

Sunn Hemp (Not Industrial Hemp)

by Wendy Mussoline
July 31, 2018

Cover crops are used in commercial agriculture to promote soil health by adding organic matter to the soil. They are often termed green manure since they enhance soil microbial communities, add herbage to the soil, and help the soils to maintain ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Pests & Disease
Tags: Cover Crop, Hemp, Soil

4th Annual 4-H Potato Field Day in Hastings

by Wendy Mussoline
April 30, 2018

UF/IFAS Extension hosted a fantastic 4-H Potato Field Day at the Hastings Agriculture Extension Center on April 28, 2018. Whether it was the experienced farm-hand demonstrating a mechanical potato harvester or a youngster enjoying the delicious ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
Tags: Field Day, Potato, Sweetpotato

Composting, Good for the Landscape and Environment

by Teresa O'Reilly
October 27, 2017

When you think of compost you may picture some ready to purchase bagged product that is used as a soil amendment for new plantings. You may not realize that yard waste and vegetable scraps from your kitchen can easily be composted for use ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Compost, Herbs, Lawns, Organic, Planting, Vegetables

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