Category: Fruits & Vegetables
Cool Season Vegetable Gardening
October 5, 2017
Fall has arrived. Hurricane Irma caused a lot of damage to "warm season" vegetables. There is not enough time left to replant most “warm season” vegetables. The "cool season" vegetable garden season begins soon. But with the warm winters ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesTags: Gardening, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables
Use Wood Ashes in the Garden Wisely
October 4, 2017
You may have heard that wood ashes can be used in the garden as a source of potassium for plants. But since wood ashes also increase the soil pH and require other precautions, they should be used in the garden wisely. Hardwoods vs. Softwoods The ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesTags: PH, Soil Amendment, Wood Ashes
Water Recycling, Reclaiming and Reuse
October 3, 2017
With a growing population, running out of water is a big concern. Wells are constantly being placed for new homes which are causing springs, aquifers, streams and lakes to go dry. How can we help to conserve water? Water reclaiming ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Conservation, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscape Irrigation, Reclaimed Water, Recycle, Recycled Water, Wastewater Treatment Facility, Water Conservation, Water Reclaiming, Water Reuse