Although the central Florida panhandle has been hit with excessive rainfall this spring, the blueberry yield this year is on track to be above average. Colder winter temperatures coupled with wet spring weather has enhanced the yield ... READ MORE
Category: HorticulturePalms can be difficult to manage in Northwest Florida. To have healthy palms it is important to think about possible cold temperatures, disease, and nutrient needs of palms. The panhandle of Florida was blasted with cold this winter and it ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureNow that spring has finally sprung and summer is well on its way, you may find yourself taking a stroll through your landscape and assessing damage done by late cold spells. However, it may not be a frost problem that has your plants looking ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureTallahassee Democrat April 25, 2014 By Ed Schroeder Compost is alchemy for garden soil — the mystery of turning yard debris and kitchen waste into fertility. Build a simple compost bin for your backyard in less than an hour by tying or ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HorticultureSweet corn is a favorite among home gardeners. As long as the space is available, it’s not difficult to grow. Corn is a new world native crop, with archaeological evidence suggesting that it was first domesticated in Mexico. This crop was ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureA blueberry bush as a landscape shrub? Yes! Darrow’s blueberry, Vaccinium darrowii, is closely related to the other blueberries you know and love, but this little gem of a shrub is highly ornamental and will fit in with any landscape scheme. This ... READ MORE
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Category: HorticultureThis spring powdery mildew has been prevalent on many non-resistant cultivars of ornamental plants, particularly rose and crapemyrtle. Ideal conditions for powdery mildew development, warm days and cool nights followed by rain, ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureCurrently, there is an heirloom tomato variety trial being conducted in a high tunnel structure at the UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center. Seven heirloom tomato varieties are being evaluated, along with one hybrid variety, ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureCutting corners during lawn renovation usually results in poor turf establishment and long-term lawn maintenance problems. Occasionally it is necessary to renovate a lawn or replant sections of a lawn. When replanting a lawn, it is best ... READ MORE
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