Category: Horticulture
Photo gallery: Hurricane Irma damage
September 12, 2017
UF/IFAS Facilities UF/IFAS Extension Collier County UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center 4-H Camp Clover Leaf Agriculture Southwest ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Horticulture, Livestock, Work & LifeTags: Hurricane Irma, News
Weed Spotlight: Chamberbitter, the “Little Mimosa”
September 8, 2017
Summer annual weeds are taking their last stand against Panhandle lawns before fall arrives. Rain and humid temperatures of late have boosted their growth spurts. Chamberbitter is a prime example. Chamberbitter (Phyllanthus urinaria) is found ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureTags: Panhandle Gardening, Uncategorized
Eyes on the whiteflies
September 7, 2017
Out of the 1500 species of whiteflies worldwide, over 75 have been reported in Florida. These small white insects can cause direct and indirect damage to a broad variety of plants in the ornamental and vegetable industries. Whiteflies cause ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & DiseaseTags: FarmingAlachua
Best Management Practices
August 31, 2017
Landscape personnel that apply fertilizer to the lawn or landscape plants must have a state-issued certification to perform this service. To obtain the certification, individuals must complete a Green Industries Best Management Practices ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, LawnTags: Commercial Horticulture, Lawn & Garden
Struggling to Grow Fruit Trees? Try These Lesser Known Florida-Friendly Edible Options!
August 25, 2017
Northwest Floridians are lucky. We get to bask in the warm sunshine at least eight months of the year, consider it cold weather when we have to break out the fleece pullover and none of us live more than a few hours’ drive to the whitest ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureTags: Panhandle Gardening, Uncategorized
Using Old Seeds
August 24, 2017
Many people are starting seeds for their fall garden, and a common question we hear is, “Can I used ‘expired’ seeds?” The answer is yes! Many seeds are viable years past the expiration date on their package. What changes over time is ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, HorticultureTags: Community Gardens, Gardening, Germination, Seeds
Red Imported Fire Ants: Where did they come from and what are my options?
August 23, 2017
They are everywhere. They came from South America in the 1930s and were first reported entering ports in the Panhandle coming in from Brazil. It is the red imported fire ant (RIFA). There are two types of fire ants in this state: the native ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, TurfTags: Farm, Farming, Fire Ants, Invasive, Livestock, Pests, Special Topics
Red Imported Fire Ants: Where did they come from and what are my options?
August 23, 2017
They are everywhere. They came from South America in the 1930s and were first reported entering ports in the Panhandle coming in from Brazil. It is the red imported fire ant (RIFA). There are two types of fire ants in this state: the native ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, TurfTags: Farm, Farming, Fire Ants, Invasive, Livestock, Pests, Special Topics