Category: Home Landscapes

On The Road Again, Where Was The PIO?

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
July 26, 2024

It has been a whirlwind month for me and the PIO. I think I have been in hotel or guest beds more than my own, but it’s all worth it. Aside from my own vacation I have truly been On The Road Again, find out Where Was the PIO? APMS Immediately ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: AAPSE, American Association Of Pesticide Safety Educators, APMS, Aquatic Plant Management Society, Brett Bultemeier, Pesticide Information Office, PIO

ACTUALIZACION LICENCIA PODA DE ARBOLES EN EL CONDADO DE BROWARD

by ggiacinto
July 25, 2024

Renovacion de licencia de poda de arboles Si está podando árboles en cualquier lugar del condado de Broward, sepa que todavía existe un requisito por parte del condado de que cada propietario único o empresa comercial que ofrezca dichos ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Broward County, Broward County Tree Trimmer Ordinance, Broward Extension Tree Trimming Training, Español, Spanish, T, Tree Trimming, Tree Trimming License

Hurricane Preparation for Gardens

by Julia Sirchia
July 25, 2024

Florida summer is great for beach days, hikes, and visiting your favorite theme park. But we are officially in hurricane season, and it can be a challenging time for gardeners and landscapers. Although the most active months of the season are ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Arborist, Garden Pruning, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Hurricanes, Irrigation Systems, Landscape Hurricane Protection, Palm Pruning, Proper Pruning, Proper Tree Pruning, Rain Barrels, Safety, Tree Health, Tree Safety, Yard Safety

Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer Series: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Twin Lakes Demonstration Gardens

by Ashley Ellis
July 25, 2024

Meet a Master Gardener Welcome to our "Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer" blog series, where we spotlight the dedicated individuals who make a significant impact in our community through their passion for horticulture and education. Today, we ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: (MGV), Demonstration Garden, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscape, Pgm_HortRes, UFSaraExt_MGV

Life and Lemons

by Yvonne Florian
July 25, 2024

Life Giving You Lemons? Who gave lemons such a bad rap? There may be no more refreshing drink in the summertime than an ice cold lemonade. Thanks to worldwide trade, lemons are available all year round. Florida lemons, though, may be ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Citrus Greening Disease, Citrus Trivia, Growing Citrus Trees, Lemon Uses, Lemon Zest, Lemon-lime-ade, Lemonade

Skillet Bread with Garden Herbs

by Calvin Gardner
July 24, 2024

Want to have a big impact on what you eat with only a little space in your garden? Grow herbs! Even just a few herb plants within your garden can deeply impact what you eat because of their distinct flavors. A simple pot can become a lush herb ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Cooking, Floridavegetables, Food, Gardening, Herbs, Urban Garden, Urban Horticulture

Growing Bananas in South Florida

by Jeff Wasielewski
July 24, 2024

The banana is the most consumed fruit in the world. That should really come as no surprise as the banana is not only packed full of healthy calories and nutrients, it is also quite delicious. In addition to being a global favorite, the banana ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

How to Maintain Atala Butterflies in Your Garden Year-Round, Fifth Blog

by Vilma Valdes
July 24, 2024

Home Sweet Home: While preparing my garden for Atala butterflies, the garden’s ecosystem improved, benefiting other wildlife. The garden has more native nectar plant varieties and shade areas. I did not realize butterflies also seek shelter ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Wildlife
Tags: Atala Butterflies, Master Gardener, Miami-Dade, Natural Resources, South Florida, UF/IFAS Miami-Dade Extension, Wild Life

New UF/IFAS vegetable crop specialist driving innovative research, crop diversification to Florida’s small farms

by Lourdes Mederos
July 24, 2024

Ninety percent of Florida’s agricultural operations are small farms with gross sales under $250,000, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In South Florida, small farmers benefit from an ideal subtropical climate but need ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Climate Change, Extension, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, News, Plant Pathology, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF IFAS Extension, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, USDA, Xiaoying Li

2024 Hurricane Season Outlook

by Henry Mayer
July 23, 2024

Recently, we held an amazing one-hour webinar about the Outlook of the 2024 Hurricane Season with Mr. Nick Carr, who is the Senior Forecaster at the National Weather Service (NWS), affiliated with NOAA. As you can guess, the intensity of the ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Florida, Hurricane Outlook, Hurricane Season, Hurricanes, NOAA, NWS, Outlook

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