Brown patches in Florida lawns are a common concern during late summer and fall. Homeowners may notice thinning turf, yellowing grass, or expanding areas of decline and immediately assume insects are to blame. However, brown patches can be caused ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Turf
Edilzon “Edi” Ramirez has become a familiar face around Fifield Hall, home to several UF/IFAS departments and programs, including the Plant Science major, where he is a junior. Carrying homemade cupcakes, welcoming incoming students ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
By Camille Stein, Master Gardener Volunteer Fans of classic films may remember the Gershwin song "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," written by George and Ira Gershwin for the 1937 Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers film Shall We Dance. The song ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Have you ever read instructions to “cut just below a node” or “include an axillary bud” and wondered exactly what part of the plant that meant? Understanding a few basics of plant anatomy can make propagation much easier to understand, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS TeachingIt’s that time of year again: warmer weather, blooming plants, and swarms of tiny black lubber grasshoppers. On the UF/IFAS Extension nature trail in St. Lucie County, I spotted countless nymphs scattering through the plants. They may be small ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
A landscape can be more than a beautiful view from the street. It can conserve water, support wildlife, protect Florida’s natural resources, and inspire an entire community. UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is proud to recognize Karma Thomson, ... READ MORE
Category: , Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Recreation, UF/IFAS
Greenhouse Lead Carol's Commando Collection Kit Propagators of the World Unite! ( or just read on)At this week’s Summertime Meetup, MGV Carol Hoffman, Greenhouse Lead, regaled the assembled MGVs with some personal history and tricks of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Commercial citrus growers across the Florida Panhandle, South Georgia, and South Alabama are invited to attend the 2026 Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day. The 2026 field day will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the North Florida Research ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research,
Highlights: UF/IFAS appoints plant pathology leader Mathews Paret as interim director of the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC). Paret brings expertise in plant pathology, diagnostics and crop protection. Former directory ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Are you growing organic vegetables in north-central Florida? Join us on September 25 for updates on Organic Vegetable Production, at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center - Suwannee Valley in Live Oak. This hands-on event ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension