Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia), while relatively new to growers in Florida, is a tropical and subtropical crop that is widely cultivated in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. Bitter melon has two varieties: Chinese and Indian. Chinese bitter ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Blog by Rudy White, volunteer Master Gardener Hydroponics for Youth Beginning in 2017, continuing into 2018, Seminole County Master Gardeners introduced a new hydroponics workshop into several Seminole County elementary schools. The workshop ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
It came and went so fast, but it left some noticeable damage behind. The freezing temperatures we had recently, may have caused some havoc on your landscape. Tropical, subtropical, and even some temperate plants are sensitive to ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Water
Eating in season in Florida can be a real treat! And this time of the year we have a variety of vegetables and fruits available at grocery stores, farmer's markets, farm stands and CSAs. According the Florida Department of Agriculture and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Natural Resources
Science is sweet! During Saturday's Science of Chocolate Fair , visitors will learn the science behind how chocolate is made, its potential health benefits, as well as its chemical properties. This year's featured activities include liquid nitrogen ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Fruits & Vegetables
You can pick your own peaches, blueberries and blackberries right here in Osceola County this spring. You’ll find the freshest, tastiest fruits at local farms, and you even get to meet the growers. By opening up their farms to the public, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables
Did you know that you can grow vegetables year round in Florida? The trick is knowing that summer really isn’t a good time for most veggies. A few, like sweet potatoes and okra, do well in the summer heat, but spring and fall are our most ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Written by Lee Ashe-Wallace, UF/IFAS Clay County Master Gardener Have you ever wanted to grow your own food but thought you didn’t have enough space where you live? Growing your crops in containers just might be the answer. If you have ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables
Are you concerned about conserving water and protecting our river and estuary? Do you wish there was something you could do as a homeowner to keep our water clean and our estuary healthy? In our watershed, the St. Lucie River and Estuary have ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Gardening Questions? Have you ever looked out at your yard and decided that it really needs help? And have you ever felt that it was hopeless to try to do anything about it? Probably most people have. A good way to begin ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease