Tallahassee Democrat August 7, 2015 By: Kathy Kinsey Florida azalea. Photo by Kathy Kinsey. Florida – the Sunshine State ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesTallahassee Democrat July 31, 2015 By: Glenn Mayne and Fred Q. Vroom Yard Debris. Photo by Fred Q. Vroom In Leon County, with its multi-faceted ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
August marks the transition from summer to fall—especially in your garden. If you're wondering what you should plant this month, then use these suggestions based on the Florida climate zones. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic
Groundwater resources in Florida face high demand for consumption, agricultural and industrial needs. Taking advantage of Florida’s seasonal rainfall can reduce pressure on groundwater for non-potable uses during drier seasons. For the ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, WaterGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Has your green thumb reached the master level? The University of Florida’s 34th Florida Master Gardener Conference for continued training is scheduled for Oct. 18-21 at Kissimmee’s Embassy Suites at Lake Buena Vista ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionDate: June 3, 2015 By: Beverly James, 352-273-3566, beverlymjames@ufl.edu Source: Philip Koehler, 352-392-2484, pgk@ufl.edu GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Florida, with its tropical and subtropical environment, is a breeding ground for many pests ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, UF/IFAS, Work & LifeLes Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director The pastel palette of Spring is here at last. The warm air is abuzz with hummingbirds and bees discovering their new favorite flowers to visit. Some of the most attractive plants ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Just in time for spring’s arrival, Lawn and Garden Fest returns to the University of Florida campus on Saturday, March 14, to offer residents free advice and information to help them beautify their yards. It takes ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS, Work & LifeSoil Profile in Gadsden County. Photo by Jennifer Bearden Many of us walk around daily and give no thought to what is under our feet. We do not consider soil a vital natural resource, but it is. And as with water and air, soil quality is very ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesTallahassee Democrat January 2, 2015 Carrots in Soil. Photo by Katie Harris, Full Earth Farm By Molly Jameson Whether you are ready to start your very first garden or want to revitalize your existing garden, the ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes