Category: Fruits & Vegetables

New Featured Creatures – Citrus mealybug, Planococcus citri by Harsimran Kaur Gill, Gaurav Goyal, and Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman, University of Florida

by Amanda Hodges

October 2, 2012

The citrus mealybug is a common pest of citrus primarily in greenhouses, and of several ornamental plants in Florida. It has been recognized as a difficult to control pest in Europe since 1813 (where it is called the greenhouse mealybug) ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Featured Creatures, Mealybugs, Pest Alert

Fall “GrowCeries” – Saturday August 11th

by Matthew Orwat

July 25, 2012

The Gardening Friends of the Big Bend will be presenting an all-day workshop Fall "GrowCeries" on Saturday, August 11 at The University of Florida Research and Education Center at 155 Research Road Quincy, FL 32351. The workshop is from 9am-3pm. Subjects ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Horticulture

Vegetable Garden

by BLOGS.IFAS

July 19, 2012

According to Master Gardener Ed Schroeder a volunteer with the University of Florida IFAS Extension in Leon County, there are Ten Steps to a Sucessful Spring Vegetable Garden. Spring isn’t the only time you can start a vegetable garden. ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Herbs, Plant Guide, Tomatoes

Armenian Cucumbers

by BLOGS.IFAS

July 9, 2012

Armenian cucumbers are actually a melon and are related to the muskmelon. It is susceptible to wilt, therefore it does its best in the high heat of summer when other plants are under severe heat stress. Our local Jackson County Master Gardener ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition

Nematode Damage of Okra

by Libbie Johnson

July 5, 2012

Okra can be relatively easy to grow, unless you have nematodes. Nematodes are a serious pest of okra and can reduce a stand and greatly decrease production of pods. Nematodes are microscopic round worms that can be naturally found in soil. ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease

Food Preservation Workshop

by BLOGS.IFAS

June 6, 2012

Preservation workshop flyer_Okaloosa2012 Enjoy the Essence of Summer Are you enjoying the wonderful fresh flavors of summer? I love this time of year when “fresh from the garden” produce is readily available!! Yum! Squash, beans, peas, ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Canning, Dehydrating, Food Preservation, Freezing, Fruits, Vegetables

Food Preservation Workshop

by BLOGS.IFAS

May 7, 2012

Preserve the Essence of Summer! Learn simple ways to save the season's bountiful harvest and capture the fresh flavors of summer! This will include water bath, pressure canning and dehydrating. Friday, June 15th 10 a.m.-12 noon Crestview Cost: ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition

North Florida Gardening Calendar (ENH1190/EP451)

by BLOGS.IFAS

May 2, 2012

Give cold-damaged palms proper care to encourage their recovery in February. In April, monitor landscape plants weekly for aphids on tender new growth. Annuals that can take full sun during hot summer months include celosia, portulaca, vinca, ... READ MORE

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

New UF Publication: North Florida Gardening Calendar (link enclosed)

by Doug Mayo

May 1, 2012

North Florida Gardening Calendar (ENH1190/EP451) Give cold-damaged palms proper care to encourage their recovery in February. In April, monitor landscape plants weekly for aphids on tender new growth. Annuals that can take full sun during hot ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes

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