Category: Horticulture

Why is this tree leaking?

by Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman

June 12, 2015

If you see sap coming out of a tree it could be caused by many different things. Damage to a tree trunk or limb can cause sap to leak out. This is natural wound protection for the tree. The sap comes out and covers up a wound to prevent plant ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: BugWeek, Entomology, FAQ, Insects, Trees

Caterpillars with a Sting

by rlcarter

June 10, 2015

The four major stinging caterpillars occurring in Florida are the Puss Caterpillar, Saddleback Caterpillar, IO Moth Caterpillar and Hag Caterpillar. Some less common ones also occur in the state. These caterpillars do not possess stingers, ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Caterpillar, Insects, Panhandle Gardening

Bradenton Man Holds the Record for State’s Largest Long Gourd

by Crystal Snodgrass

June 9, 2015

On June 5 UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County Vegetable Agent, Crystal Snodgrass, verified the state record for the largest long gourd in Florida. The University of Florida Horticulture Department tracks Florida's largest vegetables. Producer ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture
Tags: Csnodgrass, Gardening

Tips on Controlling Ants

by rlcarter

May 26, 2015

The proverbial picnic scene aside, ants are pests all of us have to deal with from time to time. Both inside and outside our homes, they feed on and contaminate our food, they build ugly mounds on our lawns, and some ants can inflict painful ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Ant, Ants, Home Insect Control, Insects, Panhandle Gardening, Pest, Pests

Succulents Thrive in Summer Heat

May 26, 2015

Summer is here, along with its heat, humidity, drought and stress! One easy way to garden during summer is to use succulents and other drought adapted plants. Succulents are heat-adapted, water-efficient plants often associated with deserts ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Bulbs, Cactus, Drought Tolerant, Garden Design, General Gardening, Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials, Succulents, Xeriscaping

Growers can take a UF/IFAS online course NOW!

by Vanessa Vassilaros

May 20, 2015

We are now ready to register people for our new online UF/ IFAS Extension course “Greenhouse 101: Plant Science for Commercial Production”. WHO: The course is designed for nursery/greenhouse staff in the US and internationally ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Commercial Production Course, Curso Online UF, Greenhouse Course, Grower Online Education, Horticultura Curso, Nursery Online Course, Nusery Education, Online Course, UF, UF Distance Course, University Of Florida Distance Education, Vivero Cursos

#UFBugs – UF/IFAS study: Tiny wasp controls nuisance whitefly in Miami-Dade

by Vanessa Vassilaros

May 19, 2015

It is Bug Week in UF (University of Florida) and I would like to share this featured story with you of good bugs (biological control agents) working to help us against a well known pest for Miami-Dade residents: Rugose spiraling whitefly. GAINESVILLE, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: #ufbugs, Avispa, Clases, Control Biologico, Educación, Education, Florida, Good Bugs, Homestead, Miami-Dade, Mosca Blanca, Predador, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Miami-Dade Extension, UF/IFAS. UF-IFAS Extension, Wasp. Biological Agent, Whitefly

Coneflowers!

by Mary Salinas

May 12, 2015

An easy to care for perennial to add to your flower garden is the coneflower, Echinacea purpurea. The daisy-like flowers stand tall above the foliage on sturdy 2 to 4 foot stems. Blooms appear about the last part of April or the first of May ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Butterflies, Butterfly Gardening, Coneflower, Division, Garden Design, General Gardening, Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials, Pollinators, Propagation, Wildlife

Grow an Herb Garden!

by rlcarter

May 12, 2015

Herbs are plants that are grown for the special flavor and aroma of their various parts. They are used mainly to season, enrich, or otherwise improve the taste or smell of certain foods. Since they are not classified as vegetables. Since their ... READ MORE