Category: Events

UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County offers Edible Landscaping in Hybrid Format

by Tia Saracino
May 21, 2023

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

Category: , Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Class, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Herbs, Hillsborough, Landscaping, Organic, Permaculture, Sustainable, Tampa, Tsilvasy, UF/IFAS Extension, Vegetable

Meet Orange County’s Newest UF/IFAS Extension Agent!

by Heather Kalaman
May 18, 2023

Hey 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
Tags: Doctor Of Plant Medicine, DPM, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida Friendly Landscaping Agent, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture Agent, Ocextension, Residential Horticulture

2023 Florida Citrus Show major success!

by Robin Koestoyo
May 17, 2023

Record attendance, a festival-like vibe, and an inventive menu of freshly prepared tailgate-style foods regaled 2023 Florida Citrus Show attendees on April 13. "The 2023 Florida Citrus Show was an extraordinary success. Under perfect skies, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management

Plant Clinic to Help with Lawn, Landscape & Garden Questions

by Larry Williams
May 16, 2023

An upcoming plant clinic in Fort Walton Beach is designed to provide answers to lawn, landscape and/or garden problems. The plant clinic will be held Friday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the temporary UF/IFAS Extension Annex located at ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Lawn Problem, Plant Clinic, Plant Diagnostics, Soil Testing, Weed Control

Graze the Yard Lecture

by Larry Williams
May 15, 2023

A surprising number of plants can be used in our landscapes that are edible. In addition to the many traditional fruit and vegetable plants, there are other plants that are not as often considered, including some ornamentals and even "weeds” ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Edible Flowers, Edible Landscape, Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Herbs

2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season

by Henry Mayer
May 12, 2023

Another year brings another hurricane season! Remember, hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 31st, six long months. What is the difference between this season and the last one? Good news! Colorado State University ... READ MORE

Category: , Disaster Preparation, Events, Horticulture, Natural Resources
Tags: 2023, Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Preparation

Florida Waters Stewardship Program

by Mike D'Imperio
May 5, 2023

Water touches every part of our lives. Whether you're an avid fisher, a weekend beachgoer, or just someone who enjoys a tall, cold glass of H₂O, your life depends on an ample supply of clean water. Originally developed by UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conserve, Environment, Florida Waters Stewardship Program, FWSP, Pgm_Water, Preserve, Protect, Water

Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Exhibits in Pensacola

by Beth Bolles
May 5, 2023

Join the UF IFAS Escambia County Master Gardener Volunteers for a perennial plant sale on Saturday, May 20. You may reserve a timeslot between 8:00 - 11:00 by registering for $5.00. If you prefer not to register, the event is open to ... READ MORE

Category: Events

UF/IFAS Visits Washington, DC

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May 2, 2023

On April 18, Florida Farm Bureau Federation and UF/IFAS cohosted a reception for alumni, partners and stakeholders at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. At the event, Dean for Extension Dr. Andra Johnson ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, UF/IFAS
Tags: Florida Farm Bureau, Kat Cammack, UF-IFAS

June 2023 Class List

by Morgan Roth
May 1, 2023

Join us at the UF/IFAS Brevard Extension office for some fun learning experiences this June! Below is our current class list for the month. Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance (LCLM) Pesticide License Workshop June 2 | 8:30 am - 5 ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: 4-H, Air Frying, Backyard Chicken, Bycatch Reduction Devices, Chicken Auction, Child Passenger Saftey, Child Safety, Commercial Landscaping, Cooking, Day Camp, Florida Friendly Fishing, Gardening, Pesticide, Pesticide Exam, Pesticide License, Poultry, Poultry Project, Pressure Cooking, Summer Camps, Turfgrass, Youth Development, Youth Naturalist

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