Category: Fruits & Vegetables
“Something to Talk About”—Seminole Pumpkins!
October 25, 2022
Have you heard that Seminole pumpkins can be grown easily in Polk County? They are not only easy to grow but also make nutritious and flavorful dishes—and to top that off, they’re just plain fun! Seminole pumpkins are a cultivated ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes,Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Halloween, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Pollinators, Pumpkins, Vegetable Gardening
Plant Topics
October 24, 2022
New topics each month, presented by Master Gardeners and other experts who provide helpful information and answer general landscaping questions. There is no cost for the presentations. November through April on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn
November Monthly Programming Simple Hydroponics
October 24, 2022
Hydroponics is a great way to save water, produce food, and be more environmentally friendly. With all the information on the internet about hydroponics, it can seem a little daunting. Learn three simple setups that can get you started growing ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, WaterTags: Central District, DIY Hydroponics, Fl Hydroponics, Hydroponic Vegetables, Putnam County, Putnam County Horticulture, Simple Hydroponics, UF/IFAS Extension
October 26th- National Pumpkin Day
October 24, 2022
Few things are more iconic for fall than the pumpkin. You can smell it in the air (with fall-scented candles), drink or eat it in the morning (pumpkin spice lattes and muffins), and decorate your house with Jack-o-Lanterns and small ornamental ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture,
Blueberry Production Workshop
October 20, 2022
Coming up next week is the second installment of our Blueberry Production Workshop. We had a good turnout in Jackson County and are offering it again in Washington County. We still have several seats left so follow the link below to register. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, HorticultureTags: Blueberry, Production, Small Fruits
Gardening & Time: The Future (Part 4 of 5)
October 20, 2022
Consider how can prior and current crops affect the future. What actions can be taken to ensure a successful garden in the future? Understand that pests from prior gardens often show up in future gardens. If weeds in a garden got out of control ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & DiseaseTags: Agriculture, Crops, Fruit, Garden, Organic, Pests, Sustainable, Vegetable
October 2022 Home Show Includes Seminar on What to Plant in Fall
October 19, 2022
This year’s Home Show, sponsored by the Building Industry Association of Okaloosa & Walton Counties (BIA), will include a seminar on what to do and not to do during the fall in our North Florida lawns, landscapes and gardens. The Home ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, TurfTags: Annuals, Bulbs, Fall Gardening, Gardening, Landscaping, Lawn Pests, Lawns, Perennials
The art and science of growing giant fruits and vegetables
October 19, 2022
Florida agriculture is huge, and sometimes, quite literally. From a 205-pound watermelon to a 45-pound spaghetti squash, some Floridians’ fruits and veggies have tipped the scales and broken state records. Over the past 36 years, the University ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesTags: Horticulture Sciences Department, Matt Lollar, Pumpkins, Santa Rosa County