Soils in North Florida have a habit of being extremely sandy. Depending on your situation, this may be a good or bad habit – sandy soils tend to drain well, which can certainly help on a day when a tropical storm dumps 20 inches of rain on ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
MGV Giles Paget-Wilkes, self-described multi-national citizen and lead of the Discovery Gardens apiary, gave a fascinating talk on the development of Bee Fences on Mount Elgon in Kenya. Map of Mount Elgon; Speaker MGV Giles Paget-Wilkes. Mount ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
What if protecting pollinators were as easy as spending 15 minutes watching a patch of flowers? On Aug. 21-22, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extensions invites Floridians of all ages to join ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Events, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife
Native plants are increasingly promoted as a cornerstone of wildlife-friendly gardening, but experts say gardeners do not need to limit themselves exclusively to native species to support pollinators and other wildlife. What are Native ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
How do we control Florida Lawn Weeds? We begin by identifying the weeds into three groups: Broadleaf Weeds, Grass Weeds and Sedge Weeds. To control common Florida lawn weeds, use a combination of proper lawn care practices, targeted chemical ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
The definition of a weed is any plant that is unwanted in your yard or garden. There are three types of weeds: broadleaf, grasses, and sedges. Identifying the weed type will assist in weed control methods. Broadleaf Weeds Broadleaf Weeds ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
A weed is a plant in an unwanted place. However, this depends on your point of view! Sometimes we are surprised that these weeds are host plants for butterflies. Host plants provide food for the caterpillars of these butterflies. Here are ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Introduction Welcome to The Lustful Epicureans, A series that examines and celebrates the full spectrum of flavor hidden in the tropical orchards and forests of South Florida. Fruit is a story of culture, chemistry, tastes, and history in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Eggplant originated from South Asia and is a frost/cold-sensitive, warm-season plant. With the right conditions, you can grow eggplant (Solanum melongena) in your summer garden. As well as being a staple in the diet, it has also been ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Horticulture
Central Florida has a sub-tropical climate that is excellent for growing a variety of fruits. Here are our top five choices for easy-to-grow productive fruits for your home landscape. Pineapple Pineapples can be grown and fruit ... READ MORE
Category: , Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension