Category: Horticulture

Exploring Florida’s Natives: The Prickly Pear

by Julia Sirchia
June 5, 2025

Florida has its very own native cactus, so if you're looking for a pretty, but low maintenance plant, consider the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia humifusa). This plant adds both beauty and ecological value to your landscape. Let’s explore ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: #EdibleLandscaping, #RightPlantRightPlace, Cactus, Exploring Florida's Natives Series, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Horticulture, Native Gardens, Prickly Pear, Protect Native Plants, Reslilient Landscaping, Smart Landscape

Water Hemlock-A Beautifully Dangerous Native Plant

by Duval MGV
June 4, 2025

I recently received a call from a homeowner with a weed growing in her backyard that she couldn’t identify. Her neighbors had told her it was dangerous and she should burn it. She wanted to check in with Extension first. I had a guess after ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Duval, Florida Gardening, Herbicides, Native Plant, Queen Ann's Lace, Water Hemlock, Weed Management

Produce Appreciation: The Peach

by Shane Teachworth
May 30, 2025

Peach season is currently winding down in north-central Florida, meaning these rich, fragrant, darkly alluring stone fruits are filling roadside stands and farmers’ markets. Seeing them now was a surprise to me, as they are a late summer fruit ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
Tags: Peaches

Hydroponic Production Methods- Part 2

by David Outerbridge
May 30, 2025

Hydroponic Production Methods: A Comparative Overview of Basic Systems-Part 2 Hydroponic farming is an technology based innovation in agricultural production. These systems enable growers to produce food efficiently, utilizing nutrient water ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Hydroponics, Small Farms

Disaster Preparation Resources From UF/IFAS Extension

by David Outerbridge
May 29, 2025

Preparation Prevents Panic As the Gulf stirs and skies begin to shift with coiled serpentine collections of cloud and wind Floridians are reminded that preparedness is more than a checklist, more than a cry to the heavens, it’s a mindset. ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension

Florida scientists champion ‘Food Is Medicine’ movement to tackle national health crisis

by Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
May 28, 2025

University of Florida researchers are calling for a national transformation in how we address the ongoing epidemic of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, starting with a fundamental shift in how we approach health, agriculture and food. Published ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture

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