Nothing makes a meal taste fresher than using herbs and vegetables straight out of your garden. And now is a great time to plant. But, if you are new to herb gardening, you might not realize that where you plant them can make or break your success. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Cerca de 22 millones de personas habitan Florida y se prevé que esta cifra aumente a 33 millones para el 2070. Quienes riegan el césped en este estado ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Para activar los subtítulos en español en este video, haga clic en el ícono de configuración, seleccione 'Subtítulos' y luego elija el idioma español en la opción de traducción. Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Every year on April 22, Earth Day inspires Floridians to get outside and give back to the planet—often with a shovel in hand. From planting flower beds to establishing native trees, we celebrate by trying to bring more nature into our yards. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
With Cinco de Mayo approaching, now’s the time to dig into guacamole and even plant the tree that produces it. Florida avocados offer a fresh, tropical twist on this fan-favorite fruit that stars in so many recipes. Did you know Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
The start of hurricane season is approaching soon (June 1), and trees need to be kept in good condition. Chainsaws and other equipment are usually used to prune trees, which requires training on how to use them. In the US, almost 30,000 chainsaw ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Many farmers sell products directly from their farms to reach more customers. Some of these items require a food permit, but others can be sold without one under Florida’s Cottage Food Law. What is the Cottage Food Law? Florida's Cottage ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Por Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vásquez y Jonathan H. Crane Nombre común: Longán Nombre botánico: Dimocarpus longan Familia: Sapindáceas Variedades recomendadas: Kohala Acerca de la fruta: La cáscara del longán es de color café opaco ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Silvery white or gray plants are rare in the garden, but one that almost always comes to mind is the dusty miller. This silver-white leaves of this popular bedding plant are unlike any foliage or flowering plant available. Planted ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes