Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping

UF/IFAS Researchers Help Industry Keep Central Florida Green

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 13, 2018

By Beverly James APOPKA, Fla. – As the lead horticulturalist for Echo Conversions Group, Inc., Kyle Petersen knows his way around plants. But he was still surprised to learn so much more about insects, weeds and fertilizer use when he participated ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Class, Extension, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, News, Scouting, UF-IFAS

In Praise of Roselle

by Volusia County Master Gardener Volunteers
November 11, 2018

Pale pink hibiscus-like blossoms. Fleshy sepals, called a calyx, that can be harvested to make sauce, juice, preserves or tea. Lobed leaves that can be used for greens or in a salad. An eye-pleasing landscape plant. Continuous production until ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes

Love Bugs!

by Volusia County Master Gardener Volunteers
November 11, 2018

Say What? No, this is not a treatise on lovebugs. It is an admonishment to: Love bugs (insects)! If you are one of those people who are aghast at this request – please keep reading. Just the facts, Ma'am: Only 1% of insect species ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Beneficial Insects

Spring Festival and Plant Sale

by Eva Maria Pabon
November 8, 2018

Every year the Osceola County Master Gardener have two plant sales to provide the community unique plants and education. During the last sale we asked the visitors if they will like more vendors and the answer was YES! After few meetings and ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture,

Agave – get the point!

by Ralph Mitchell
October 31, 2018

Many gardeners like desert-dwelling plants in their landscapes and gardens. One such popular plant is the agave. Made up of over two-hundred species within the agave family, it can become a plant collectors delight as well as a challenge to ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Agave, Century Plant, Drought Tolerant

Fancy plants in the landscape – Eugenia

by Ralph Mitchell
October 31, 2018

For those into topiaries and formally pruned landscape features, a commonly available garden center plant may be of interest to you. The woody plant known as Eugenia, or more accurately, Syzygium paniculatum, is a small-leaved foliage plant ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Eugenia, Syzygium Paniculatum, Topiary, Woody Plant

What’s That Black Stuff on My Plant?

by Teresa O'Reilly
October 31, 2018

A common question that UF IFAS Extension Services answers for residents of Flagler is, what is causing a black, soot like substance to accumulate on plant leaves. To get to the answer it may be helpful to look at the situation as a plant detective. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease,
Tags: Aphids, Plants

UF Horticulturalist: Time to Consider Cooler Season Plants

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 30, 2018

ORLANDO, Fla. – Now that cooler weather is here, it’s time to consider cool season vegetables for your garden. “Gardeners will have almost five months to grow everything from lettuce and cabbages to spinach, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cooler, Extension Orange County, News, Plants, Season, UF-IFAS, Vegetables

United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency

by Les Harrison
October 29, 2018

USDA United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Electronic News Service Bulletin Click on the Farm Service Agency Bulletin Link (pict.) below to view in official web page READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research,
Tags: Agriculture, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Farming, Florida, General Information, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Master Gardeners, SBA BRC, United States Department Of Agriculture, USDA, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

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