Did you know? The water you use to irrigate your lawn could be reclaimed water—water recycled from wastewater! Sounds odd? Maybe. But it is one of Florida’s best tools for protecting our freshwater supply. 1. What is “Reclaiming Water”? The ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Driving around the neighborhood, it is evident that there is a lack of rainfall. Grass is turning brown, and some ornamental plant leaves are drooping and showing signs of wilting. In Florida, rainfall is not evenly distributed throughout the ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water
I love a good surprise! Who doesn't? I have been gardening personally and professionally for over 50 years and my garden never ceases to amaze me. If you have a Florida Friendly garden with native plant diversity and especially flowers, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, , Wildlife
Herbs are one of the best ways to add diversity to your garden or patio in the summer as they have many uses and unique traits. Summer is the season where herbs truly shine. There are many benefits of growing and using herbs at home, such ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Welcome to the brand new UF/IFAS Extension Orange County & Winter Park Library Native Pollinator Garden! Located just over the bridge at the Winter Park Library, this garden is a collaborative partnership among Dr. Heather Kalaman with ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Work & Life
Seminole pumpkins, a cultivar of Cucurbita moschata, are one of the most reliable pumpkins for Florida gardens. They were traditionally grown by the Creek and Miccosukee peoples in Florida. Seminole pumpkin is a good choice for hot, humid, ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
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
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
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