Anyone that has ever put shovel to earth in South Florida knows that our “soil” is actually rock. The rock is a type of limestone known as Miami Limestone, or oolitic limestone, and is not coral as many people think. Limestone Gables didn’t ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
One of the few palms that do better in partial shade, Windmill Palms (Trachycarpus fortunei) are known for trunks bearing a burlap-like fibrous matting. Planting Site The Windmill Palm does best when not planted in area that is constantly ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
October marks the end of most fertilizer restrictions in the Tampa Bay area. Most “summer bans” restrict the application of nitrogen and phosphorous from June 1st through September 30 during the rainy season. During the summer ban other ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Florida is no stranger to the powerful forces of hurricanes that sweep through its landscapes, leaving devastation in their wake. Hurricane Idalia, Ian, and Irma have all drastically impacted our local landscapes in recent years. While immediate ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Work & Life
Building a garden bed can be daunting to say the least. But here at UF/IFAS, we are total nerds about all things gardening and we have some tips on building a garden bed this season. A raised garden bed is simply a structure built to grow ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
WHAT: Pesticide Applicator Ornamental and Turf Exam Review & CEUs WHEN: Thursday, October 12th, 9:00 am - 11:00 am WHERE:UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, 6021 S. Conway Rd., Orlando, FL 32812 COST: $20 PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED: ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Qingchun Liu, Teresa Olczyk, and William R. Lusher Ornamental productions in Miami-Dade County are concentrated in the Homestead area, the southwest corner of the County. During the wintertime, particularly from late December through January, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Florida’s native grape, the muscadine, has long held a reputation for being an acquired taste. Juicy and sweet with a leathery, thick skin and bitter seeds, the grape is typically reserved for specialty stores and wine making. Not only ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Introduction: Although not commonly produced in Florida, Brussels sprouts (Brassica Oleracea L) are increasingly grown commercially in Columbia County, FL. In the USA, Brussels sprout production occurs primarily in California and New York but ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension