Hops plants produce stobiles (cones) that are used in making beer. UF/IFAS researchers are currently working on how to grow hops commercially in Florida,1 but did you know that you can grow hops in your Florida garden? If you’re thinking ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot TopicDid you know that bottle gourds have been grown for thousands of years and were often dried and used as study containers? Learn more about why bottle gourds are the plant of the month... Photo by Photogrape/iStock/Thinkstock READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesSpring is nearly here! Find out what you can be doing in the garden this March in your part of Florida: North Florida Central Florida South Florida UF/IFAS Photo by Marisol Amador READ MORE
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If you have ever considered planting a spring vegetable garden, attend this 3-week series geared to beginners and learn all you need to get started. This workshop will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. starting March 1st ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesComposting involves taking advantage of the natural decomposition of organic matter by microorganisms. Compost is the partially broken down material that results from this process (fully-broken down material is called humus).1 Compost is ... READ MORE
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I believe you have a disease called Greasy spot or Greasy spot rind blotch (GSRP). Greasy spot is caused by a fungus and commonly found on grapefruit, Hamlin oranges, and tangelos. Greasy spot rind blotch (GSRB) is particularly problematic for ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesYou may have seen or bought avocados in the grocery store, but did you know that people have been growing avocado trees in their backyards in Florida since the nineteenth century? Florida's tropical and subtropic climates makes it well suited ... READ MORE
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Season's greetings from UF/IFAS Development! We are grateful for all the support for students, faculty, research, and Extension we received over the past year, and look forward to what 2016 has in store. From our outstanding students to our ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, WildlifeHave seeds you don’t want to plant right now but don't know how to preserve them for the future? Storing seeds as actually quite easy. UF/IFAS Solutions is here to show you how to store seeds for seasons and even years to come. Watch the ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, SFYL Hot TopicCitrus trees are quintessentially Floridian, and many residents enjoy having this iconic plant in their own backyard. Growing citrus in Florida presents many rewards, including backyard shade and access to fresh fruit (UF/IFAS Master Gardener ... READ MORE
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