Fact Sheets: Hedges and Screens | Stephen Brown | Lee County Extension
July 25, 2018
Hedges and Screens Hedges and Screens READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, HorticultureTags: Fact Sheet, Factsheet, Hedges, Lee County, Screens, Stephen Brown
Category: Horticulture
July 25, 2018
Tags: Fact Sheet, Factsheet, Hedges, Lee County, Screens, Stephen Brown
Fact Sheets: Groundcovers | Creeping and Clumping Groundcovers | Perennial Peanut | Walkable Groundcovers | Stephen Brown | Lee County Extension
July 25, 2018
Groundcovers Creeping and Clumping Ground Covers Flax Lily, Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata,' and Armored Scales (pdf) - coming soon Perennial Peanut in the Urban Landscape Walkable Groundcovers READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, LawnTags: Clumping Groundcovers, Creeping Groundcovers, Fact Sheet, Factsheet, Groundcovers, Lee County, Perennial Peanut, Stephen Brown, Walkable Groundcovers
Water-Wise Landscapes in Manatee County 2018
July 25, 2018
We want to send a big thank you to everyone who participated in the 2018 Water-Wise Landscape Program and helped make it a success! The Manatee County Water-Wise Landscape Awards, sponsored by Manatee County Utilities - Water ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, WaterTags: Florida Friendly Landscape, Water Conservation, Water Conservation Landscape, Water Wise
Invasive Alert! Meet the New Guinea Flatworm
July 23, 2018
By Joshua Kutyna, Indian River Extension Program Assistant for Christine Kelly-Begazo There is an invader amongst us, and it goes by the name of Platydemus manokwari. Better known as the New Guinea flatworm, this alien aggressor is a ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseTags: Agriculture, Christine Kelly-Begazo, Commercial Crop Production, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Indian River County, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
Industry Spotlight: SeaWorld
July 19, 2018
Better with Bees: Inside SeaWorld’s Horticulture Department When thinking of SeaWorld, your mind may immediately go to one thing: orcas. However, the most common and most diverse living species in the park isn’t aquatic and can be found ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureMiraculous Fruit?
July 16, 2018
A few years ago at a fruit nursery, the owner was giving me a tour of his orchard and we were tasting the fruits of the season. “You’re gonna love this”, said the owner as he handed me a lemon to taste. Expectedly, it was sour. He then ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, HorticultureTags: Backyard Fruits, Dooryard Fruits, Miracle Fruit, Tropical Fruits
Manatee County Agriculturalist of the Year and Hall of Fame Awards recognize agriculuturalists for acheivements
July 16, 2018
Each year the Manatee County Farm City Week Committee selects two individuals in recognition of their contributions to the Manatee County Agriculture industry. Two awards are given annually; the Manatee County Outstanding Agriculturalist and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Crops, Horticulture, LivestockTags: Agriculture, Csnodgrass, Livestock, Manatee County, Manatee County Farm City Week, Vegetable
EDIS Update- Key Plant, Key Pests: Camellia
July 16, 2018
Camellias are common throughout Florida landscapes. Although commonly seen as a shrub, there are many shapes and sizes available. This plant also produces a vibrant flower which comes in an assortment of colors, perfect for adding to any landscape. Identifying ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Spanish Moss, Ball Moss, and Lichens are Harmless Air Plants
July 12, 2018
Epiphytes are “air” plants, including moss, that survive on moisture and nutrients in the atmosphere. Several epiphytic plants, like Spanish moss, ball moss, and lichen, are common to the Florida landscape and the southeast United States. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseTags: Air Plant, Invasive Moss, ProHort, Spanish Moss
Best Hummingbird Plants
July 11, 2018
Hummingbirds are the motorcycles of the bird world. They are small, nimble, and fast. They are brightly colored and their high-speed antics are a delight to watch. Fortunately it's easy to attract these speed racers to your yard! Hummingbirds ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, WildlifeTags: Hummingbirds