Category: Horticulture

Protect your ornamental plants from cold damage

by Vanessa Vassilaros
January 27, 2022

Very cold weather is expected to hit south Florida beginning this weekend. Freezing temperatures and wind chills in the 20s are possible for a large portion of southern Florida. What Could Happen to your Plants if Temperatures Drop Below ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2022, Agriculture, Chill, Cold, Florida, Freeze, Horticulture, Nursery, Ornamental, Weather, Winter

Education and Industry–FNGLA Action Chapter 2/8/22 Event on Alternatives to Glyphosate

by Hannah Eason
January 27, 2022

Horticulture is HUGE in Florida, and FNGLA is the oldest and largest association targeting the needs of the environmental horticulture industry in Florida. FNGLA stands for the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association. With a whopping ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: CEU, Chemical, Education, FNGLA, Glyphosate, Grass, Growers, Herbicide, Horticulture, Hwooten, Industry, Industry Update, Landscape, Landscape Professional, Lawn, Ornamental, Pest Control, Pesticide, Pesticides, Turf

Saving and sharing seeds

by Mindy Hanak
January 27, 2022

In January, many folks try new habits, hobbies, and take on cleaning projects, too. Let’s talk about all three in relation to seeds. Over time stored seeds may lose their ability to germinate and grow. What do you do if you are clearing ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Tags: Fruit, Garden, Pgm_Gardens, Produce, Seed Library, Seeds, Vegetable

Don’t React too Quickly to Cold-Injured Plants

by llw5479
January 26, 2022

Our winter temperatures go back and forth all season here in North Florida – one week it’s winter, the next week we may think spring has arrived. This back and forth with cold and mild temperatures throughout winter is typical in North Florida. As ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Cold Damaged Plants, Freeze Damage, Winter Weather

Pesticide Testing at Home NOW LIVE!

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
January 26, 2022

There are close to 70,000 licensed pesticide applicators in the state of Florida. All applicators must take an exam, demonstrating knowledge about pesticides. These include things like reading a label, math, laws and general safety. That testing ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, Pesticide Exams, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide License, Remote Proctored Exams

Fill Calculator Tool Makes Lawn Fertilizer Calculations Easy

by Karen Stauderman
January 26, 2022

Spring is just around the corner in Florida and it’s that time when we look to the calendar and plan for our lawn feeding. Generally, this occurs when after the last full moon in February. For the most part, we designate March 1st as the benchmark ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Lawn, Turf
Tags: Fertilizer, Turf

Cuphea, a Pollinator Magnet for Your Yard

by Erik Lovestrand
January 25, 2022

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
Tags: /wakullaco/tag/master-gardeners/, Agriculture, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Florida, Garden, Gardening, General Information, Growing, Horticulture, Horticulture--agriculture, Landscape, Lawn & Garden, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Master Gardeners, Master-gardener-volunteer/our-stories/, Natural Wakulla, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension, Wakulla/lawn--garden/

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