Authored by: Xavier Martini, UF/IFAS Horticultural Entomologist, North Florida Research and Education Center-Quincy For cold-hardy citrus grown for the fresh market, fruit appearance is critical. Many cold-hardy citrus cultivars are mandarins ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
If you’ve driven through the Florida Panhandle lately, you’ve probably noticed it. Roadsides that typically go unnoticed are shining with waves of yellow and purple blooms. While many people associate wildflowers with spring, fall is actually ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Winter may not seem like the ideal time to plant a garden, but in North Florida, the cooler months provide an excellent opportunity to replace fading summer color with cool-season annuals. Cooler temperatures allow plants such as sweet alyssum, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
A University of Florida (UF) will lead a multi-state, multidisciplinary team to promote year-round agricultural operations in the Southeast. Funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA), a $9.99 million grant ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
The two-spot cotton leafhopper (TSCL), also called cotton jassid, was detected on okra in Homestead in December 2024. TSCL was later on found on hibiscus in nurseries, which belongs to the same family as okra, Malvaceae. Hibiscus is an important ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Your backyard can be more than a place to garden, play with your dog, spend time with the family or relax. It can also be a place where people encounter mosquitoes capable of transmitting dengue, according to a University of Florida study. With ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Fall is one of the best times to grow vegetables in Florida, and a little preparation now can lead to a more productive garden later. Before planting, start by clearing away old crops and any loose mulch left from the previous season. Next, ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
In Parts I and II of this series, we looked at the plant structures involved in propagation and how stems and leaves can be used to produce new plants. Now, it’s time to look at another way plants reproduce: seed. Growing plants from ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
What North Florida gardeners can plant in October for a productive fall harvest Thinking about starting a fall garden but worried you missed the planting window? The good news is that October is still a great time to get growing in North Florida. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Right Plant, Right Place: “Right Plant, Right Place” is one of the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles. For plants to grow healthy and thrive, they must be installed in a suitable location. Before purchasing a plant, it is important ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture