Vero Beach native Jonathan Capen is in pursuit of a research science career to help protect crops that have for so long brought economic prosperity to the area he calls home. At 21, Capen has chosen a career in laboratory horticultural research. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Sena Demirden, 21, has her career ambitions on target. A visiting scholar from Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University in Turkey, Demirden’s career aspiration is to work as a research scientist in biological control, with expertise in the application ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Located in Winter Garden, Do Good Farm’s mission is to end hunger and malnutrition through education and training for individuals and their communities. Do Good Farm was created to not only grow organic, healthy food but to teach people how ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
Not how we do it up North? When it comes to gardening, Florida is just different. Northern gardener bite their lips and try not to scream when they first try their craft in Florida. It’s not that great produce can’t be grown here. Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
A native of tony Annapolis, Maryland, Lukas Hallman’s family often moved to points along the nation’s east coast. The two places he still calls home are Melbourne and Key West, Florida. He likes the state’s climate, the flora – and the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Learn basic gardening techniques for a successful vegetable gardening experience. Other topics will include raised bed gardening, growing organically, and tips for growing your favorite fall veggies. Plus take home a seed variety pack of broccoli, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
When the Soils Unit/Manatee County Extension Service hears about important tools that may be of use to our community, we like to share them with you. Here is a link to a recent USDA blog about the release of the updated SoilWeb smartphone application. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources
University of Florida officials recognized a team of research scientists with a High Impact Research Publication award for an article published in the May 2018 edition of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, an international scholarly science ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchFoliage Trends: Tiki Culture and Rainforest Tiki culture once again continues to inspire in flowers and foliage trends in 2019 as it did in 2018. This hot style celebrates Monstera – Philodendron leaves in fabric decor, and accessories. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Horticulture, , Work & Life
Plant Identification Plant identification, especially grasses, is one of my FAVORITE things to do as an extension agent and plant nerd. I love coming to work and seeing specimens or visiting producers fields and pastures because live samples ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Turf,