So before we start what is an arid plant and why do we care ? Arid Plants according to Merriam-Webster are " or a Desert Plant is a plant suited to the environment of arid regions of little rainfall that often stores water in its tissues ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Question: You are a Ph.D. student visiting from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. In what topic is your research? Answer: My dissertation involves the response of different guava genotypes under salinity stress. I work to ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research
If you've been waiting for a good time to get some yard chores done, this is it. You can catch up on almost everything now. Weeds It never hurts to start with the weeds, before they get out of hand. In gardens, hand pull or spot treat ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
The blueberry bushes planted at the Duval County Extension office are chock full of berries just about to ripen. I can hardly wait until I am able to snack on some as I work. If you also love these sweet little berries, you should incorporate ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Grow Your Healthy Florida Lifestyle Beginning in April, UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County hosted a five week Grow Your Healthy Florida Lifestyle Series. The class met every Friday for 3 hours to learn all about the dimensions of wellness and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Interested in growing edible plants in your yard? Join UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County on Thursday June 15th from 10 to 11:00am to get an introduction to selecting low maintenance, long-lived, edible crops to grow in the home landscape. ... READ MORE
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Just recently, I received a great plant from a volunteer – a sharp and pointy agave, large but in its infancy. Despite its young age, it is still an ornery plant for the garden. This agave when planted in the landscape will grow to become ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Marion County 4-H will be holding 3 day camps for youth to participate in this summer. These camps are open to existing Marion County 4-H Members and youth residents of Marion County. All ages are as of September 1, 2022. Read the descriptions ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Natural Resources
Christine Jackson, I am the current Commercial Horticulture Agent in Osceola County. Below is a small glimpse into my background. Upbringing : Hailing from Central Kentucky. In a small town named Versailles (pronounced Ver-sales) ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Horticulture, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & LifeHey there! My name is Heather Kalaman, and I am the new Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ and Residential Horticulture Agent here at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. I started this position in mid-April and thought I would take a moment to ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching