The UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center is continuing to evolve to meet the lifestyle horticulture needs and interests of its urban constituency in Central Florida. Urban food systems are becoming a major element of MREC’s urban ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research,
Pumpkins are a member of the gourd family, which includes cucumbers, honeydew melons, cantaloupe, watermelons and zucchini. Beta-carotene is responsible for giving pumpkins their bright, orange color. Pumpkin is packed with nutrients. Naturally ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Vegetables' Preferred pH Range Vegetables prefer a soil pH range of 5.8 to 6.3. However, if soil pH is between 5.5 and 7.0, there is no need to adjust pH. If your soil pH is within the recommended range to grow vegetables, do not apply lime. ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
The UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program in Manatee County is currently offering nutrition education to youth and adults in different settings around the county. The new team has started implementing nutrition education classes in after-school programs ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Cabbage is grown in Florida during the cooler months and is relatively easy to grow if you follow these basic tips. Gardeners can easily start plants from seed. If you getting a late start, consider purchasing transplants to cut out about ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
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
APOPKA, Fla. – Few residents may think of the University of Florida and a team of researchers when they look at their trees, shrubs, or vegetable gardens. But, UF scientists’ research on pests, urban landscaping and local food systems has ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
We are pleased to announce the Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network Meeting @ Oakes Demo Farm in Naples, FL WHEN: Monday, November 5, 2018 TIME: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM WHERE: Oakes Demo Farm, Deer Run Lane, Naples, FL 34120 WHAT: ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
It’s garden planting season in Central Florida. Add some flowers to your fall garden, and then eat them! Edible flowers are topping the food trend charts this year. Gardeners, professional chefs, and mixologists are exploring ancient recipes ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
We're partnering with local nursery Thrive: Garden + Water to answer your gardening questions at the nursery on October 27th from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Bring your plant/insect samples and questions for free advice and resources! We'll bring ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease