Category: Horticulture

Undergraduate Student Spotlight: Jared Fuqua

by Angela Colonna
November 29, 2018

This week, we would like to spotlight Jared Fuqua, an undergraduate plant science student here at the UF IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka. Jared started his schooling at Valencia College then transferred into the UF College ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: Agriculture, Apopka, CALS, Central Florida, Plantscience, Student, Teaching, Transfer, Transfer Student, UF, Valencia

Squirrels can be entertaining and mischievous

by Sally
November 29, 2018

A common activity for gardeners is to attract wildlife to their yard by planting specific plants, using feeders, and even nesting boxes. When it comes to squirrels though, my suggestion is to add plants to your landscape that provide food and ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Wildlife
Tags: Squirrel, Wildlife

USDA Helps Ag Producers Conserve Natural Resources

by Gail Somodi
November 21, 2018

Application Deadline is Dec. 21 Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners can apply until Dec. 21 for financial and technical assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources

Choosing a Live Christmas Tree

by Larry Figart
November 21, 2018

Soon it will be time to brave the crowds and select a Christmas tree. Here are some hints to help you keep your tree attractive throughout the season. The Right Place for a Tree First, you should select the right place for your tree. It should ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Christmas, Christmas Trees

Common questions about the Rugose Spiraling Whitefly (Aleurodicus rugioperculatus)

by Henry Mayer
November 19, 2018

Lately have you been noticing something strange in your coconut palms, gumbo-limbo and other plants? It could be related to the reappearance of the Rugose Spiraling Whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus) (RSW). If ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease

UF/IFAS Researchers Help Industry Keep Central Florida Green

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 13, 2018

By Beverly James APOPKA, Fla. – As the lead horticulturalist for Echo Conversions Group, Inc., Kyle Petersen knows his way around plants. But he was still surprised to learn so much more about insects, weeds and fertilizer use when he participated ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Class, Extension, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, News, Scouting, UF-IFAS

Spring Festival and Plant Sale

by Eva Maria Pabon
November 8, 2018

Every year the Osceola County Master Gardener have two plant sales to provide the community unique plants and education. During the last sale we asked the visitors if they will like more vendors and the answer was YES! After few meetings and ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture,

UF Horticulture tour make new friends in Southern Spain

by Karen Stauderman
November 6, 2018

In October, a team of 24 University of Florida Extension horticulture extension personnel and interested guests recently explored a Horticulture and Cultural Tour of Southern Spain. One of the early visits included an exclusive meeting with ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Greenhouses, Spain

Urban Food Systems & MREC

by Angela Colonna
November 6, 2018

The UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center is continuing to evolve to meet the lifestyle horticulture needs and interests of its urban constituency in Central Florida. Urban food systems are becoming a major element of MREC’s urban ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research,
Tags: Fruits, Gardens, Human Health, Local, Research, Ufmrec, Urban Food Systems, Vegetables

Lawn Service Business Basics – What Not To Do

by Carol Roberts
November 1, 2018

Years ago I had a lawn service business. My spouse and I decided we needed some extra income. We needed a way to do that without impacting our current full time jobs. Plus, we needed a side gig that allowed us to still meet the demands of kid's ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Money Matters
Tags: Business, Business Plan, Expenses, Lawn Service, Marketing, Record Keeping, Revenue

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