Category: Horticulture
Florida teachers get to be kids again at UF Plant Camp
June 2, 2017
By: Dehlia Albrecht, 352-273-3665; dehliadee@ufl.edu GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- While parents are getting ready to send their kids off to camps, two dozen teachers will prepare for their own summer adventure. On June 12, teachers from across ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Camp, Events, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFASTags: Camp, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, News, Teachers
Growing Watermelon Vertically
June 2, 2017
Growing watermelon with a lack of space is a viable possibility with a strong, durable trellis. The trick is to secure the watermelon to the trellis with a mesh produce bag, nylon stockings, cotton strips, etc., so that when they grow ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & DiseaseTags: Community Gardens, Gardens, Trellis, Watermelon
Growing Summer Plants in South Central Florida
June 1, 2017
Contrary to popular belief it is not possible to grow everything anytime in South Central Florida. The seasons are distinct and make it imperative for newcomers to check with their University of Florida Extension Office here in Sebring to ensure ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Chill Time, Gardening, HCMG, Summer Plants, Tomatoes
Growing Azaleas in Highlands County
May 30, 2017
Old Man Winter likes blooming plants too. There are several varieties of flowering shrubs available to homeowners here in Highlands County. The best as far as I’m concerned are azaleas. They come in every color and size you could want and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Azaleas, HCMG, Highlands County, Master Gardeners
UF scientists prepare for devastating pest in China before it makes its way to U.S.
May 30, 2017
By: Ellison Langford GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A previously unrecognized pest is making a name for itself devastating American sweetgum trees in China. Now, University of Florida researchers fear the insect will make its way to the United States ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Chinese Bark Beetle, News, Pests, Sweetgum Trees
Avoid Pitfalls in the Care of Newly Planted Trees and Shrubs
May 25, 2017
This time of year, people flock to nurseries and garden centers to purchase trees or shrubs that will enhance their landscapes. However, there are certain management measures to keep in mind to ensure plant establishment. Depending on the season, ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureTags: Panhandle Gardening, Uncategorized
Turning Florida Growers Into Plant Disease Detectives
May 23, 2017
When planning what extension programs to offer at the Small Farms Academy this year, I immediately thought about a plant disease ID workshop for vegetable crops. These classes are offered at the Suwannee Valley Agricultural Extension Center ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & DiseaseTags: FarmingAlachua, Tsanchez