Category: Fruits & Vegetables

The Garden Awaits: April Gardening in Alachua County

by Taylor Clem, PhD

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 & Disease
Tags: 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

by BLOGS.IFAS

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 & Disease
Tags: April Check-list, Checklist

Things you can do during a “Shelter-in-Place” Order: Enjoy farm-fresh produce

by Jessica Sullivan

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 & Life
Tags: Agritourism, Covid-19, Locally Grown, Shelter-in-place

Agricultural diagnostic services in Alachua County

by Tatiana Sanchez, DPM

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 Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Alachua, Covid-19, Diagnostics, FarmingAlachua, Horticulture, Pests, UF IFAS Extension

Proper Food Storage and Food Safety

by mmaddox

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 Extension
Tags: 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

by Paul Schumaker

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 Landscapes
Tags: Attractive Foliage, Groundcovers, Ornamental Pepper

Home Gardening = Food Security

by Jessica Sullivan

March 24, 2020

Gardening is a great way to get some exercise, relieve stress, eat healthier, and increase your food security. And while some of us have always enjoyed gardening, it’s great to see a whole new crop of gardeners is emerging as people find themselves ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Fruits & Vegetables,
Tags: Covid-19, Crops, Food Security, Gardening, Home Gardening, Okra, Spring Gardening

Growing Tropical Squash in Florida

by Jessica Sullivan

March 23, 2020

Local farming and home gardening is never more relevant than in times of emergency when food supply and distribution have the potential to become unstable. Those stuck at home can make the most of it and grow a great spring garden. Tropical ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Fruits & Vegetables,
Tags: Calabaza, Covid-19, Food Security, Home Gardening, Pumpkin, Tropical Squash

UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension NOTICE

by Les Harrison

March 19, 2020

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Environment, Les Harrison, Master Gardeners, Up-coming-events, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

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