Category: Horticulture

Little beetle battles big problem

by Kevin O'Horan

October 16, 2015

Call it a beetle to battle the bulbil. The tiny air potato beetle (Lilioceris cheni) might be the key to stemming the invasion of a “noxious weed” – the air potato plant – that can overrun Florida’s natural ecosystems, and you can ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Tags: Air Potato, Beetle, Biological Control, Bulbis, Dioscorea, Exotic, Horticulture, Invasive, Leaf Beetle, Lilioceris

Strawberry Time at Gulf Coast REC

by ccooley

October 15, 2015

If you lived in a northern state at one time or another, maybe you have a little strawberry patch in your backyard. After your last harvest and before the first frost, you would take some straw or a load of grass clippings and cover your berry ... READ MORE

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

Time to Plant Strawberries

by Blake Thaxton

October 14, 2015

It's time to bed up some earth and plant strawberries! That right! Fall is the proper time to set out strawberry plants for a spring harvest. It is a common misconception that strawberries should be planted in the spring in the home garden. ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Edible Landscape, Fall Plantings, General Gardening, Panhandle Gardening, Strawberries, Vegetable Gardening

Solutions for Cogongrass!

by Mary Salinas

October 14, 2015

A U.S. Forest Service grant is again available to assist non-industrial private landowners with the cost of controlling cogongrass. Applications will be accepted starting October 15, 2015. The program reimburses landowners for 50% of the cost ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Best Management Practices, Cogongrass, Integrated Pest Management, Invasive Plants, Invasive Species, Invasive Weeds, Panhandle Gardening, Upcoming Events, US Forest Service, Weed Control

2015 Florida Dept of Ag magazine

by Vanessa Vassilaros

October 13, 2015

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Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture
Tags: 2015 Ag, Agriculture, Campoverde, Extension Agent, Floriculture, Florida, Freshfromflorida, Green Industry, Horticulture, Magazine, UF IFAS Extension, UF-IFAS

Mosca oriental fruta: Viveros

by Vanessa Vassilaros

October 8, 2015

2015 Caladium Field Day at GCREC

by ccooley

October 8, 2015

Each fall part of our research fields are full of beautiful caladiums. Caladium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. These plants are ideal for all sorts of landscape. They thrive in shady areas and are very low maintenance. ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
Tags: Caladiums, Environmental Horticulture, Field Day, Floriculture, GCREC, Gulf Coast Research, Lake Placid, Landscaping

Planting in October

October 5, 2015

October marks the true beginnings of fall-like weather, so it’s time to start planting for the cooler months ahead. Use these gardening suggestions based on the Florida climate zones to see what you can plant this month. Find out which ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Agriculture, Crops, Fall Crops, Horticulture, Lawn & Garden Hot Topic, Lawn & Gardens, October Plants, Planting In October

GCREC Field Day Memories

by ccooley

September 29, 2015

Gulf Coast REC, like all RECs throughout the state, showcase research and share information to local growers and industry representative during Field Days. These events draw large crowds to the center and the programs involve educational sessions ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS

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