Category: Agriculture

Wild Weeds – Cherokee Rose
January 7, 2020
Wild Weeds - Weed of the Month Cherokee Rose Rosa laevigata The Cherokee Rose is native to China, Taiwan, Laos, and Vietnam. It is a beautiful evergreen shrub that prefers to climb. Often you will find Cherokee Roses climbing around trees, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: FL., Forestry, Landscaping, Native Plants, Natural Resources, NFLAG, Pasture, Species Spotlight, Weeds, Wild Weeds, Wildflowers

Brazilian Peppertree Biological Control Field Demonstrations
January 6, 2020
The UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center, the UF/IFAS Extension St Lucie County and partner agencies are hosting a series of field demonstration days throughout central and south Florida focusing on Brazilian peppertree biological ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesTags: Brazilian Peppertree, Invasive

Finding Another Key to Developing a Greening— Resistant Citrus Tree
January 5, 2020
At UF/IFAS, we are working on finding solutions for Florida's citrus growers. This is a summary of one project made possible by state legislative funding for the UF/IFAS Citrus Initiative during the 2018-19 cycle. It documents how we are making ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFASTags: Citrus, Citrus Research And Education Center, Florida Citrus

National Farm to School Month in Broward County
January 3, 2020
Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Director Lorna Bravo Did you know that October is National Farm to School month in Broward County? The Broward County Commission issued a proclamation to the Davie-based UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Agriculture, Broward County Urban Farming, Farm To School, Farmers, Growing Food, Kids Grow Food, Master Gardener Program, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardeners, Urban Gardening

New year’s gardening resolutions for 2020
December 31, 2019
Time for some personal horticultural growth and goal setting in the gardening department! The New Year is a great time to make some horticultural resolutions that will benefit any landscape. Let's look at some tips, techniques and strategies ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & DiseaseTags: Gardening, Lethal Bronzing Disease, Palm Phytoplasmas, Resolutions, Soil Testing Services

Master Gardener training begins January 25th
December 31, 2019
Sharpen your gardening skills! Highlands County Master Gardener Class is getting ready to start. Every year, the last Saturday in January, the class kicks off. After that first Saturday class, classes will be on Wednesdays until the last Wednesday ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agriculture, Classes, Gardening, Highlands County, Highlands Horticulture Digest, Hometown Gardener, Master Gardener, Master Gardeners, Vegetable