Although there are many types of artificial Christmas trees these days, live or cut trees are still very popular. Given the proper care, your natural tree can maintain its festive look throughout the holidays, keeping your safety in mind as ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
At Avon Park Correctional Institution, some inmates are getting a new kind of vocational training, thanks to faculty and volunteers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Highlands County. The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionFlorida has so much to offer! It is home to the world’s most beautiful beaches. It has one of the largest agricultural economies nationwide. But among all these things, Florida is lacking in one area that is very noticeable come ... READ MORE
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Blackberries, hops, pomegranates and more were highlighted at our recent Florida Ag Expo with a focus on providing alternative crops for central Florida growers. With the citrus greening issues nearly devastating Florida's top crop in recent ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionWant to try something different in your winter garden this year? Well, when it comes to Brussels sprouts, you either love them or hate them. They’re not commonly grown in the Panhandle, but if you’re looking for something different, try ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureNematode diagnostics class went on a field trip to CREC (Citrus Research and Education Center) at Lake Alfred recently. The class took a tour of the facility with Dr. Larry Duncan, a professor of Nematology. He gave a talk about his recent research ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS TeachingWhen many of our summer blooming plants start fading, yellow cassia, Senna bicapsularis, becomes a show stopper. Late fall and early winter is when it blooms and dazzles. The bright yellow flowers appear in numerous clusters at the tips of ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureIt was a hot summer that has continued into Fall. We hope cooler temperatures are on their way to the panhandle of Florida. Fall can be a great time to spruce up your landscape with some new shrubs. It may be time for your landscape to receive ... READ MORE
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Posted by Martha Glenn, Ornamental Horticulture Agent In 1992 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implemented Agricultural Worker Protection Standards (WPS). These federal regulations are designed to reduce the risk of pesticide poisoning ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & DiseaseExtending Education into Food Deserts: Extension Goes Mobile with Vegetable Gardening Lisa Hickey, University of Florida IFAS, Manatee County Extension Urban Horticulture Agent Situation: When the Urban Horticulture Program noticed low ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture