Can you believe Florida fresh fruits and veggies are supplied to 160 countries around the globe! Particularly abundant right now are the vegetables commonly referred to as cruciferous vegetables. (However, many scientists are starting to ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesMicrogreens are young, tender plants that can make a healthy, fun addition to a salad or sandwich—and you can grow them yourself! Find out how you in this UF/IFAS solutions for your life video: UF/IFAS Photo by Robert Annis READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot TopicUF/IFAS will host Flavors of Florida 2016 on May 9 in Gainesville, FL. This event has become one of the most talked about nights of the year as we welcome industry, state and university leaders, faculty and stakeholders to enjoy the many edible ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchVisit “What’s In The Garden Now” for our monthly crop feature. This month's feature is Kale. Click here to read the full article. READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesHops 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
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