Lethal Bronzing, previously called Texas Phoenix Palm Decline, is a relatively new bacterial disease (called a phytoplasma) that is causing significant palm losses in Palm Beach County, and throughout much of Florida. It is believed to have ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease
An inventive fruit tree researcher has joined the University of Florida’s Indian River Research and Education Center. Lorenzo Rossi is the center’s first-ever root biology professor and will support the university’s statewide Institute ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Highlands County Agricultural Tour Tickets are now ON SALE! Tickets for our Southern Highlands County Tour taking place on Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 are available! Dates/Times: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 - Northern Highlands County ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Have you heard the buzz about tiny microgreens aka vegetable confetti? Microgreens are tiny plants that pack a nutritional punch and (more…) READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Native to the southeastern United States, Muscadine grapes have been cultured for more than 400 years. Sometimes referred to as scuppernongs, Muscadines are an old time southern favorite. Although their insect and disease tolerance makes spraying ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Do you or someone you know have arthritis? Most of us know someone personally, mainly relatives, that struggle with arthritis every day. Many people with arthritis pain or limitations may think that they have to give up gardening activities. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn
The world is divided into two types of people, cat lovers and dog lovers. Occasionally you run into someone like myself that like both. Each animal has its own charm, the loyal dog and the fickle cat. Cats can be pesky, especially when they ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
In celebration of Florida Arbor Day, the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Master Gardeners Martin County Program will be offering a tree seedling giveaway on Saturday, January 20, 2018, from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. at the UF/IFAS Extension Martin County ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HorticultureFor the first time in several years we have seen freezing temperatures here in central Florida and will likely see more of them before spring gets here. The cold temperatures can burn back some of our favorite plants and yet help ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture