Leaf footed bugs are pests of many seed, fruit, vegetable and nut crops. They get their name from the leaf shape of their back legs. The insect is dark brown to black and about an inch long. Like ladybird beetles, leaf footed bugs ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat Photo by Fred Q. Vroom: Brown Gold November 22, 2013 By Ed Schroeder The amendments to improve the fertility of the soil in your yard are conveniently and readily available on your property. They ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HorticultureGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat Photo by Brandy Cowley-Gilbert Tree Ripe North Florida Citrus November 15, 2013 By Brandy Cowley-Gilbert Living in Florida certainly has its advantages, warm sunny summers and mild warm winters. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HorticultureThe fourth annual Water Summit will be held in Niceville on January 22, 2014. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Topics include water quality issues, changes in irrigation technology and how the affordable care act will affect businesses. ... READ MORE
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Category: HorticultureOn the night of November 13th, a mild freeze of 30°F occured in parts of Northwest Florida. Don't be caught without a citrus protection plan ! How cold does it have to get before citrus in Northwest Florida needs to be protected? A concrete ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureAlthough Florida is not known for the brilliant fall color enjoyed by some of our northern neighbors, we do have a number of trees that provide some fall color for our North Florida landscapes. Our native flowering dogwood consistently provides ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureWe are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: Myllocerus undecimpustulatus undatus Marshall, the Sri Lankan weevil, is a plant pest with a wide range of hosts. This weevil ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionAs I made a visit back to my hometown in North Alabama I was reminded of the subtle changes from fall into winter, which are not always apparent to me living in Tallahassee: the vibrant palette of leaves as they make their permanent descent ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureFall color in the Florida landscape may be a little different than more northern areas but it is just as dramatic with the right plant selections. One of the favorite perennials that is in peak bloom right now is the Cassia or butterfly plant, ... READ MORE
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