Located just off the beaten path in Clermont, Russell’s Bromeliads has been a wholesale grower, importer, exporter, and distributor of Tillandsia (commonly known as air plants) for more than 30 years. “When we initially opened, our ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
In response to recent advancements in plant root science, a University of Florida scientist will offer one of the school’s first graduate-level courses on the topic, online, for fall semester, 2018. Lorenzo Rossi, assistant professor of ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- What’s better than roses on Mother’s day? Orchids, which are easier to take care of and can last for years, according to University of Florida experts. Wagner Vendrame, a professor of environmental horticulture at ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Are You Spreading Problems in the Landscape? Factsheet (PDF) Pruning equipment can spread disease in the landscape if not properly cleaned and disinfected. By disinfecting gardening tools on a regular basis, you can help prevent the spread ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseWhen was the last time you went to camp? Now's the time to sign up for Camp Florida-friendly classes, a fun interactive camp for adults. The camp is for 3 days and you can sign up to attend one, two or all three classes. Classes start at ... READ MORE
Category: Camp, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Background The UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County office provides basic soil pH testing. Other tests are available through the UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Lab in Gainesville. Please contact our office if you have questions about soil ... READ MORE
Category: , Home Landscapes, Horticulture
By Ralph E. Mitchell Wasps are so amazing that I am going to continue on a roll with another beneficial wasp article. Imagine if you had a tiny automated drone programmed to find and kill cockroaches. How much would you be willing to pay ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
WASHINGTON, APRIL 24 -- Effectively immediately, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) financial assistance program participants will no longer need a Dun and Bradstreet Universal Number System (DUNS) number, or to register in the System ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources
Sometime ago one of my co-workers asked me why it is important to plant trees in the landscape. My answer was very long and winding which includes; trees increase property value. If the right trees are planted at the right place they will add ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Wildlife
These days invasive species are among the hot topics with homeowners and landscapers. Would you please lend me your ear for a moment? Invasive species can be defined as an organism (plant, animal, fungus, or bacterium) that is not native and ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease