Category: Horticulture

Eclectic Gardening Class!

by BLOGS.IFAS

September 29, 2016

Eclectic gardening will be the topic of the October 24 “Mondays in the Gardens” series. Florida Master Gardeners Jaci Zwierzchowski and Sandra Sherman will lead the one hour presentation beginning at 10 a.m. in the outdoor classroom under ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Class/seminar, Creative Gardeing, Eclectic Gardening, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden Art, Garden Design, Landscaping, Master Gardener, Plants

Fall Turf Issues

by Blake Thaxton

September 29, 2016

The crisp air of fall is upon us. Maybe. We live in northwest Florida and we are not experiencing the change in weather just yet. With the change in weather coming, we are having specific issues in turfgrass lawns and are sure to have others ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Disease, Fall Lawn Care, Large Patch, Lawn Care, Lawn Disease, Panhandle Gardening, Take-all Root Rot, Turf

Florida Wildflowers: Blazing Star

by Mary Salinas

September 22, 2016

The Florida panhandle has a treasure of native wildflowers to enjoy in every season of the year. In the late summer and fall, blazing star, also commonly known as gayfeather, can be found blooming in natural areas and along roadsides. You ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Blazing Star, Butterfly Gardening, Gayfeather, General Gardening, Liatris, Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials, Pollinators, Wildflower, Wildflowers

Echo Your Architecture

by Daniel Leonard

September 22, 2016

One of the most overlooked aspects of landscape design, particularly on DIY projects, is the idea of enhancing the architecture of your home by using plants that echo the shapes and features of the structure. The use of proper plant material ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Garden Design, General Gardening, Landscape Design, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Shrubs, Trees

It’s Strawberry Planting Time at GCREC

by ccooley

September 19, 2016

Now that fall has arrived, the farm crew, faculty and staff of our strawberry program are hard at work preparing for another strawberry season in central Florida. It's one of the highlights of the year for our center when we get those bare ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS

Perennial Peanut, a Great Choice for Panhandle Pastures and Landscapes

September 8, 2016

Driving through rural panhandle counties this time of year, one finds pastures with thick green canopies, exploding with yellow-gold flowers. Perennial peanut is in bloom. This is a highly nutritional forage option for livestock and also makes ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: General Gardening, Lawns, Panhandle Gardening, Pasture Crop, Perennial Peanut, Turf, Turf Alternative

Go Native: Rainlilies!

by Mary Salinas

September 2, 2016

Florida is home to many gorgeous and desirable native plant species. One to consider for your landscape is the rainlily, Zephyranthes and Habranthus spp. They are easy to care for and are bothered by few pests. As the name implies, rainlilies ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening, General Gardening, Horticulture, Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials, Rainlilies, Rainlily, Wildflowers

Plant Death by Water [Video] Stephen Brown | Lee County Extension

by Stephen Brown

August 24, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7BbsClp4_o READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Lee County, Stephen Brown

Panhandle Vegetable Gardeners Seeking the “Organic” Option

August 19, 2016

Being a gardener in the panhandle has its advantages. We’re able to grow a tremendous variety of vegetables on a year-round basis. However, in this climate, plant diseases, insects and weeds can often thrive. Usually, chemical measures are ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Compost, Crop Rotation, Disease, Edible Landscape, Fertilization, Fertilizer, Fertilizing, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, Master Gardener, Panhandle Gardening, Soil, Vegetable, Vegetable Gardening

Common Live Oak Problems and Solutions

by Daniel Leonard

July 26, 2016

The Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) is one of the most iconic figures of the Deep South. Mentioning the words Live Oak invokes all sorts of romantic nostalgia of yesteryear and the reputation is not unearned. In fact, many Live Oaks still ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Arbor Day, Best Management Practices, Disease, Galls, General Gardening, Insects, Installation, Live Oak, Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening, Pests, Professional Horticulture, Trees

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