A Master Gardener Volunteer with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County shows one option for a backyard hydroponics system for growing lettuce. https://youtu.be/Lu5K1uqlulQ?si=9v7IgwT8MapzNSEY READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Sandwiched between International Compost Week in early May and National Composting Day on May 29, a new initiative with the University of Florida is taking shape as cities across the nation embrace composting as a sustainable solution to ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Fruits & Vegetables, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Hydroponic Production Methods: A Comparative Overview of Basic Systems-Part 1 Hydroponic farming is an agricultural practice that can allow you to grow plants almost anywhere. These systems enable growers to produce food efficiently, utilizing ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
While I do enjoy eating spinach, I have also grown to love certain spinach substitutes that can take the place of spinach in our subtropical climate which includes vegetable amaranth and Malabar spinach. There is another spinach substitute ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
In this episode of Your Central Florida Yard podcast, Andrea Nikolai, the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, joins us to talk all things herbs! From growing to cooking, health benefits to recipe ideas, it's thyme for a fun episode! Many ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes
The Vegetable That Wanted to Take Over The World by Yvonne Florian, edited by Leslie Nicole Munroe Birds plant a lot of seeds. Most of these seeds grow into plants that are unwanted or which are invasive. You could think of invasive ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS ExtensionFlorida-Friendly Edible Plants In this episode of Your Central Florida Yard podcast, we explore edible plants that not only thrive in our unique climate but also align with Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles. From herbs to fruits ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
You started seeds indoors in January and tended them lovingly until March when you planted them outside. All through April you’ve watered and weeded and fertilized and scouted. Now, finally, in May and June—it's tomato time! As you begin ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
While Florida is known nationwide for citrus, and winter vegetables, the Florida commercial blueberry industry has expanded recently with over five thousand acres in berry production producing over 20 million pounds annually. You may already ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
The First Step of Gardening Have you ever wanted to start a garden but just didn't know where to begin? Look no further, because the first step to gardening is to pick the right site. Choosing the correct site won’t just put your plants ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension