Blackberries are a deciduous, perennial crop that thrive in temperate climates. While several native blackberry species grow wild in Florida, their small fruit size, late maturation, and low yields make them unsuitable for commercial production. ... READ MORE
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As Panhandle growers start gearing up for another production year, attention naturally turns to weed control plans, fertility programs, and getting equipment ready to roll. In the middle of all that planning, one practice often gets pushed ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management
Ask Master Gardener Volunteer Michele Hackmeyer Recently I wrote about Firebush, Hamelia patens, a great summer shrub. Today, it’s Brown-eyed Susan, Rudbeckia triloba, a tough summer flowering plant with a profusion of sunny ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Ask Franklin County Master Gardener Volunteer Becky Comyns Is it possible to find a plant that is easy to grow? Is it possible to find a plant that is easy to grow (yet non-invasive), blooms steadily for months, thrives ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
FREE SEEDS & PLANT ADVICE MARCH 14, 2024 Wakulla County Public Library 4330 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 32327 READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS TeachingAsk Franklin County Master Gardener Volunteer James Hargrove “I am not retiring in Min-ne-so-ta, just so you know,” is how my dearly departed wife (Diane) informed me that she had her eye on St. George Island, FL. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/535884/county-extension-director-and-extension-agent-ii-iv-horticulture-and-small-farms County Extension Director and Extension Agent II - IV - Horticulture and Small Farms Job no: 535884 Work type: ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, WildlifeFloridaAsk Master Gardener Volunteer Michele Hackmeyer July and August in North Florida are typically extremely hot and humid. Many spring-blooming shrubs have finished and are now resting. Even those of us that are native Floridians ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Plant Sale Flyer READ MORE
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Ask Wakulla Master Gardener Volunteer Michele Hackmeyer Objective To provide small packets of seasonally appropriate seeds to encourage members of the community to get started to try growing their own vegetable plants from seed. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension