Yearning to learn about other fruit alternatives? Think JAMAS: Jackfruit Avocado Mamey sapote Annona Starfruit, plus! Photo 1: JAMAS Fruit The annual Collier County JAMAS class is the brainchild of Dr. "Doug Bug" Caldwell, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
If only it would be that easy! It can be tricky to filter through all the information available on the web, tease apart what programs apply to you, and find out about what is available locally. For that reason, Alachua, Bradford, and Union ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Scientific Name: Dimocarpus longan Lour. Common Names: lungan, dragon eye, longana, leng keng Origin: southern China, Sri Lanka, Indochinese peninsula, southwest India, Mayanmar (Burma) Climate: Longan grows in a tropical climate and subtropical ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
How you landscape matters! Did you know that how you mow impacts how much water your yard might need? Or that what gets pruned could cause an unnecessary wound? Did you know a lot of your lawn issues can be solved with proper mowing and a calibrated, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Euphorbia tirucalli Euphorbia tirucalli (pronounced you-FOR-bee-ya tie-roo-KAH-lee) commonly known as Pencil plant is relatively easy plant to grow in North Florida. It is well adapted to drought conditions; it enjoys full sun and has few ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
FORT PIERCE, Fla. ---A scientist at the front line of Florida’s war with invasive plants will be honored by the International Organization for Biological Control Nearctic Regional Section. The IOBC-NRS will recognize Carey Minteer as the ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
One of the important pathogens that cause anthracnose disease on papaya is Colletotrichum gloeosporiodes. Anthracnose disease is a common disease on many tropical and subtropical fruits in Florida such as mango. The management of this disease ... READ MORE
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Q: What's wrong with my basil? Here at Extension, we receive a lot of questions about struggling basil. One of the most common issues? A devastating disease called “basil downy mildew” which has become very widespread over the past few ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
There are numerous instances where pruning is necessary to promote a tree’s health, provide clearance for sidewalks/roads, reduce hazards to people and property, and train and shape a young tree. Pruning cuts also create potential entry points ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural ResourcesJoin us for this years Sustainable Urban Food Production Online Short-Course starting September 20th, 2021. Participants will gain a better understanding of the social and environmental benefits of urban agriculture, diversified urban food ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Horticulture