Category: Horticulture

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Calibrando Mochilas Aspersoras en 3 Pasos


April 29, 2026

Muchos manipuladores de pesticidas no han sido entrenados en el uso y mantenimiento de mochilas aspersoras como requisito para la aplicación de productos. Partes de la mochila apsersora Una mochila aspersora, es un equipo de aplicación de ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease,
Tags: Agricultura, Aspersion, Calibración, Calibrar, Español, Florida, Mantenimiento, Pesticidas, Spanish
Una escena amplia de un huerto al aire libre con calabazas verdes y anaranjadas recolectadas y colocadas sobre una mesa en primer plano. Sobre la mesa hay herramientas de corte como un cuchillo y unas tijeras, además de una tabla de apuntes. En el fondo se ven hileras de cultivo con acolchado plástico y plantas en crecimiento, bajo luz solar brillante.

La finca ‘La Comida como Medicina’ de UF/IFAS muestra cómo se puede fortalecer la agricultura con cultivos culturalmente relevantes


April 28, 2026

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. En el sur de Florida, una nueva iniciativa de University of Florida está haciendo realidad el concepto de “la ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Crops, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agricultores, AgroEco Park, Calabazas, Centro De Investigación Y Educación Tropical De University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences (TREC-UF/IFAS), Comunidades Locales, Consumidores, Cultivos, Degustación, Diversidad, Español, Finca Experimental, Food Is Medicine En Español, Homestead, Hortalizas, Hortalizas étnicas, Industria Hortícola, La Comida Como Medicina, Panorama Agrícola, Prácticas De Producción Sostenible, Productores´, Sector Hortícola, Servicio De Extensión De Miami Dade, Servicio De Extensión De UF/IFAS De Miami Dade, Sistemas De Producción, Spanish, TREC, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Vegetales
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Fresh Picks: The Month’s Classes


April 27, 2026

As we head into summer, it’s a great time to build new skills and plan ahead. Our May classes include opportunities to learn about gardening, sustainability, financial well-being, and healthy living through practical, research-based ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Blog Community, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Classes, Events, Extension Education, Learning, Ocextension, Orangecountyfl, UFIFASExtension
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Growing Collard Greens in the Florida Vegetable Garden


April 25, 2026

Growing Collards Collard greens are an easy to grow long lasting vegetable. Plant from seed or transplant in the spring and they will grow into the heat of summer. You can continually harvest the lower leaves and have fresh greens to add ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Collard, Florida Friendly, Greens, Home Landscapes, Vegetable Gardening
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Online Resources for Community Gardeners


April 24, 2026

If you are looking to start a community garden, or improve an existing one, check out these helpful resources from UF/IFAS. The Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide – This is an excellent guide that covers all different topics of gardening ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Tags: Community Garden, Composting, Edibles Calendar, Florida Gardening, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Natural Products, Ocextension, Organic Vegetable Gardening, Pest Control, Plant Selection, UF-IFAS, Vegetable Gardening
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Florida Gardening 101: Composting at Home


April 24, 2026

Have you ever dreamed of turning the plants, leaves, and food scraps around your home into a nutrient‑rich garden compost? Below I’ll walk you through the simple steps to create a thriving compost pile right in your backyard or a community ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Tags: Backyard Composting, Brown Waste, Community Garden, Compost, Eco-friendly, Florida Gardens, Gardening Tips, Green Waste, Kitchen Scraps, Organic Waste, Pest Control, Soil Health, Soil Nutrients, Sustainable Gardening, Urban Horticulture
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Florida Gardening 101 – Soil Prep


April 24, 2026

One of the most important elements of a successful garden is soil, and today we will talk about how you can prepare your soil for your vegetable garden. What exactly is soil? It’s a mix of inorganic materials like sand and rock, ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Florida Gardening, Fruits And Vegetables, Gardening In Florida, New Vegetable Gardener, Ocextension, Orange County, Raised Bed Gardening, Soil Amendments, Soil Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

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