The New Year provides a natural break and is a good time for reflection and goal setting. What have you accomplished in the past year and will these items be continued? Are there new habits or goals you wish to pursue in the year to come? Planning, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn
It is vitally important that farmers participate in the upcoming survey on Best Management Practices (BMP) implementation to show the Legislature and the public that we are serious about the sustainability of our water resources. As a result ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources
The horse has been and still is a symbol of: courage, strength, speed, pride, death, war and even the passage of time and human life. In mythology, the Sun is said to be drawn in his chariot by celestial horses in his daily journey across ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Snow and ice are things that Florida livestock owners typically do not have to deal with. But even with most livestock being adapted to cold weather, the severe dip in temperatures this week can potentially cause problems for livestock and owners ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Gardening Publications A-Z Administration Annual Report 2011-12 Annuals Annual-Flowers-Bedding Plants Gardening with Annuals in Florida Ants Ants Carpenter Ants - coming soon Crazy Ants Imported Fire Ants ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
As I am writing this, it is 30 degrees and dropping outside in Clay County, Florida and it looks like we have at least two more nights with hard freezes. This is nothing compared to most of the country, but for our landscape and garden plants, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf
Cold Florida Nights ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn
Article written by Highlands County Master Gardener Volunteer: Charles Reynolds on October 1st, 2017 for the Highlands Today Newspaper. The Master Gardener Help Desk gets dozens of questions about that All-American fruit, or vegetable, whoever ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Some say our region gets its name from our natural treasures—our parks and preserves crisscrossed by trails and teeming with wildlife; our miles of coastal beaches, marinas and fishing piers; our rivers and estuaries that provide habitat for ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural ResourcesTo Bee or not to Bee Everyone is worried about the bees. Since colony collapse started being recognized as in issue in the 2007, the word is out that bees may be in trouble. Yet, and maybe because of, there are more beekeepers than ever. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture