Category: Horticulture

Licensing & Certification for the Green Industry Professional

by Yvette Goodiel
January 19, 2022

Green industry professionals work on residential and commercial landscapes, in garden centers and production nurseries, and more. The work can be varied and involve specialized skills in pruning, mowing, irrigation maintenance/installation, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Green Industry, Martin County, Pesticides, UF/IFAS Extension

No Spray Roses for Central Florida

by Tia Silvasy
January 18, 2022

Rain, heat, and humidity generally aren’t the greatest growing conditions for roses. The hybrid teas that look stunning in a garden up north turn into leafless twigs in a Central Florida summer without regular fungicide use. Is it even worth ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Chili Thrips, Disease, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Flower, Fungus, Garden, Irrigation, Landscaping, No Spray, Rose, Roses

Holiday Gift Plants

by Eva Maria Pabon
January 18, 2022

Have you ever wondered what to do with all of the potted holiday gift plants after the holidays are over? While some of these are difficult to grow here, others can make beautiful additions to the garden or home for years to come. First, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture

Delicious and Nutritious Strawberries

by mmaddox
January 13, 2022

Strawberry shortcake or chocolate dipped strawberries is what usually comes to mind when we think about strawberries! They are not just used for desserts or entertaining! They can be used in salads, drinks, side dishes, salsas, appetizers, ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Alachua, Food, Health And Nutrition, Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension

Soil Testing at Orange County Plant Clinic

by Tia Silvasy
January 12, 2022

Soil Testing at Orange County Plant Clinic Florida’s year-round growing season is a great reason to love gardening. While we have different seasons, the one constant for our plants is the soil that they’re grown in. While we can control ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Fertilizer, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits And Vegetables, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscape Management, New Vegetable Gardener, Nutrients, PH, Plant Clinic, Soil, Soil PH, Soil Testing

Camellias for the Florida Garden

by Eva Maria Pabon
January 11, 2022

Has anyone ever wondered what the most beautiful flower on earth might be? While the answer to that question is certainly a matter of opinion, the camellia would surely be a top contestant. The good news is that we can grow camellias here ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture

Let’s go on a TreeQuest!

by Marguerite Beckford
January 11, 2022

Each year, on the third Friday in January, Sarasota County's UF/IFAS Extension & Sustainability Dept. celebrates Florida’s State Arbor Day. Since 2018, the County's urban forestry Extension program Treejuvenation Florida, has marked the ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Arbor Day, Community, Pgm_HortComm, Tree Quest, Treejuvenation, TreeQuest, Trees, Urban Forestry

Can I Save my Orchid?

by Wayne Hobbs
January 11, 2022

I have received a number of orchid plants over the years. How many do I have now, NONE. I’ve been told that I kill them with kindness. I usually receive one for Mother’s Day. First, I look at it with awe, I see it’s beauty and am ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Clay County, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Houseplant, Master Gardener, Orchid

Florida’s Native Flora & Fauna: Coreopsis & Florida Panther

by Alicia Lamborn
January 10, 2022

Featuring Florida’s native flora (plant life) and fauna (animal life) so you can learn to recognize, appreciate, and protect native species. READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Animals, Native Animals, Native Plants, Natural Resources, Perennials, Species Spotlight, Wildflowers, Wildlife

Master Gardener Volunteer (10) Year Service Awards

by Lisa Strange
January 10, 2022

Congratulations Master Gardeners. Despite the Covid19 limitations, Taylor County Master Gardeners documented over 1,000 hours in 2021. This does not include the many hours not recorded that are just “good-doers” (quoted from the Oz). In ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Master Gardener, Plant And Pest Identification, Plant Sale, School Gardening, Soil Testing, Volunteer

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