COMPARING RESPONSIVENESS TO AQUASCAPE EDUCATION METHODS T. Sudol, UF/IFAS Extension, Seminole County, Sanford, FL Situation: In accordance with the Florida Extension Roadmap Initiative 2 ‘Enhancing and Protecting Water Quality, Quantity ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
GIVE THEM THE AXE: COLLABORATING WITH COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO CONTROL INVASIVE TREES W. Lester, UF/IFAS Extension, Hernando County, Brooksville, FL. and S.F. Enloe, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, Gainesville, FL. Situation: ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
Irrigation Checklist for Homeowners: Rain Sensor Replacement J.E. Davis, UF/IFAS Extension, Sumter County, Bushnell FL Situation: Water is Florida’s most important, yet finite resource. 90% Floridians drinking water comes from The Floridan ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Turf
Sumter County 4-H and FFA Peach Tree Project McAvoy, C.E. and Taylor, K.A 1) Situation and Objectives: Starting in 2014, the peach tree project was offered to 4-H and FFA youth in Sumter County as an opportunity to learn how to grow a food ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
A stand of purple flowers called “False Dragon-Heads (Physostegia spp.) growing along the St. Marks River. They are behind a stand of pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata) that has not yet bloomed. Photo by Judy Biss This is the time of ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
There has been a lot of media attention regarding the possibility of a new alternative crop for Florida growers - hops. Hops are the buds or flowers of the hop plant. Used as a flavoring and stability agent in beer, hops can give this popular ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
Throughout early spring, leaf buds on deciduous trees open up into fresh, green leaves. Our recently bare and bland landscapes are green again. We aren't the only ones who are excited about this, though. Leaf-eating insects are too. Early spring ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
One of the major issues homeowners face in their landscapes is selecting a tree that in maturity will be in scale with the rest of their garden and home. While we have several actual trees that fit the bill, I would like to focus today on thinking ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
UF/IFAS will host Flavors of Florida 2016 on May 9 in Gainesville, FL. This event has become one of the most talked about nights of the year as we welcome industry, state and university leaders, faculty and stakeholders to enjoy the many edible ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research