Category: Fruits & Vegetables
Gardening for the Whole Family
April 1, 2020
Ask Master Gardener Volunteer JoAnn Green Well, most of us are sheltering at home these days. The children are in a new school environment learning online, and we adults are also in a new environment working from home. Having to learn ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Agriculture, Garden, Growing, Landscape, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Master Gardeners, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension
The Garden Awaits: April Gardening in Alachua County
April 1, 2020
April is Almost Here Bees are buzzing, flowers blooming, and many plants are awaking from their winter-time slumber. Although many of us are cooped-up and getting a little stir-crazy, the garden awaits. Gardening is one of our most powerful ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & DiseaseTags: Environment, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Fruits, Fruits And Vegetables, Gardening, Landscape, Landscape Management, Management, Plant Selection, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables
April Checklist
March 31, 2020
Citrus: Depending on citrus fertilizer label, apply fertilizer every six weeks or as directed. If using a slow release fertilizer apply March, June, and September. Check for citrus insects; apply insecticidal soap before 10am or after 6pm if ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & DiseaseTags: April Check-list, Checklist
Things you can do during a “Shelter-in-Place” Order: Enjoy farm-fresh produce
March 30, 2020
We need farm and food businesses to keep providing us with fresh foods. Local growers are taking extra precautions to reduce risks on their farms, and farm visitors have a responsibility to use safe practices too. If visitors are not respectful ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Fruits & Vegetables, Work & LifeTags: Agritourism, Covid-19, Locally Grown, Shelter-in-place
Agricultural diagnostic services in Alachua County
March 27, 2020
What's wrong with my plants? There are multiple resources available to you to help diagnose and ID pests and diseases affecting your crops. Phone numbers for the different labs are provided and we encourage you to take advantage of electronic ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agriculture, Alachua, Covid-19, Diagnostics, FarmingAlachua, Horticulture, Pests, UF IFAS Extension
Proper Food Storage and Food Safety
March 25, 2020
Store Food Properly to Prevent A Major Food Safety Risk According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the improper storage of food is one of the major food safety risks that is easily preventable. I see individuals buying ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Bacteria, Cross-contamination, Fight Bac, Food Safety, Food Temperature, Health And Nutrition, Health And Wellness, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Preventing Bacteria, Safe Food, UF IFAS Extension
Tiny peppers, pretty hot, pretty ornamental
March 24, 2020
By Ralph E. Mitchell If you can get double-duty from a plant – why not! One such plant is the ornamental pepper. To me, almost any small colorful pepper can be ornamental, but there are some developed specifically to add beauty to the ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesTags: Attractive Foliage, Groundcovers, Ornamental Pepper