Attention: Vegetable Growers and Restricted-use Pesticide applicators North Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy February 26, 2014 (12:00 to 4:50 pm EST) To register call Paula Alday @ (850) 875-7255 READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, HorticultureOvercoming the “brown thumb syndrome” Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat Photo by Deborah Lawson: European fan palm is planted in the wrong place. January 24, 2014 By Deborah Lawson I’m being silly – there’s really no ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HorticultureGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat Photo by Trevor Hylton, Defoliation caused by cold damage January 24, 2014 By Trevor Hylton The recent cold spell we had is the worst I have seen in all thirty years that I have lived in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, HorticultureTallahassee Democrat January 3, 2014 By Glenn Mayne Winter Vegetable Garden, Photo by Trevor Hylton Living in Tallahassee, it is possible to grow three crops in each calendar year. Generally, one can plant cold-hardy crops in January-February, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HorticultureMake plans to attend the Fourth Annual Water Management Summit of Northwest Florida to be held Jan 22, 2014 in Niceville. Lectures from university and industry professionals will update participants on irrigation and business. For more information: ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, WaterGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat Photo by Fred Q. Vroom: Brown Gold November 22, 2013 By Ed Schroeder The amendments to improve the fertility of the soil in your yard are conveniently and readily available on your property. They ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HorticultureGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat Photo by Brandy Cowley-Gilbert Tree Ripe North Florida Citrus November 15, 2013 By Brandy Cowley-Gilbert Living in Florida certainly has its advantages, warm sunny summers and mild warm winters. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HorticultureThe fourth annual Water Summit will be held in Niceville on January 22, 2014. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Topics include water quality issues, changes in irrigation technology and how the affordable care act will affect businesses. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Horticulture, WaterDecember 10, 2013, there will be an opportunity for County employees and utility workers to earn their Right of Way pesticide license. CEUs are available for those already certified. ROW training begins at 8 am. CORE training begins at 2pm. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes, HorticultureTallahassee Democrat Lacinato kale, photo by Donna Legare November 1, 2013 By Lilly Anderson-Messec I eat a lot of kale at this time of year. My young kale seedlings are just getting started and will soon produce bountiful harvests. ... READ MORE
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