Category: Home Landscapes

Celebre este Cinco de Mayo plantando un árbol de aguacate de Florida; un experto de UF/IFAS le ofrece consejos para cultivarlo

by Luz Bahder
April 23, 2025

Para activar los subtítulos en español en este video, haga clic en el ícono de configuración, seleccione 'Subtítulos' y luego elija el idioma español en la opción de traducción. Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Aguacate, Aguactero, Arbol De Aguacate, Centro Tropical De Investigación Y Educación, Choquette Avocado, Cinco De Mayo, Cosecha, Cultivar, Domestico, Donnie Avocado, Enfermedades, Español, Guacamole, Injertado, Jardín, Jeff Wasielewski, Lluvias, Miguel Avocado, Monroe Avocado, Palta, Patio, Patios Domésticos, Planta, Plantar, Riego, Russell Avocado, Sembrar, Semilla, Simmonds, Simmonds Avocado, Spanish, TREC, UF-IFAS

Planting responsibly: Celebrate Earth Day by testing your soil first

by Mike Loizzo
April 21, 2025

Every year on April 22, Earth Day inspires Floridians to get outside and give back to the planet—often with a shovel in hand. From planting flower beds to establishing native trees, we celebrate by trying to bring more nature into our yards. ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: ANSERV Labs, Earth Day, Extension Soil Testing Lab, Franta Majs, IFAS Analytical Service Laboratories, Landscaping, Soil Test, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Florida avocado tree; UF/IFAS expert offers tips to grow your own

by Lourdes Mederos
April 21, 2025

With Cinco de Mayo approaching, now’s the time to dig into guacamole and even plant the tree that produces it. Florida avocados offer a fresh, tropical twist on this fan-favorite fruit that stars in so many recipes. Did you know Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Avocado, Avocado Toast, Avocado Tree, Choquette Avocado, Cinco De Mayo, Donnie Avocado, Extension, Florida Avocado, Fruit, Guacamole, Hass, Home Landscape, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jeff Wasielewski, Lourdes Mederos, Miami-Dade Extension, Miguel Avocado, Monroe Avocado, News, Nutrition, Prune, Russell Avocado, Simmonds Avocado, Sub-tropical Fruits, Trees, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County, University Of Florida

Chainsaw Safety Tips

by Henry Mayer
April 18, 2025

The start of hurricane season is approaching soon (June 1), and trees need to be kept in good condition. Chainsaws and other equipment are usually used to prune trees, which requires training on how to use them. In the US, almost 30,000 chainsaw ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension

Cottage Food, Water BMPs, & Essential Farm Equipment at the 2025 Spring Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network Meeting

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado
April 18, 2025

Many farmers sell products directly from their farms to reach more customers. Some of these items require a food permit, but others can be sold without one under Florida’s Cottage Food Law. What is the Cottage Food Law? Florida's Cottage ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: BMPs, COTTAGE FOOD LAW, Farm Equipment, Farm Management, Irrigation, Small Farms, Southwest Florida Small Farms Network, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Water

Un Vistazo a la Fruta Tropical – Longán

by Jeff Wasielewski
April 18, 2025

Por Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vásquez y Jonathan H. Crane Nombre común: Longán Nombre botánico: Dimocarpus longan Familia: Sapindáceas Variedades recomendadas: Kohala Acerca de la fruta: La cáscara del longán es de color café opaco ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research

Silver in the garden – a sterling idea!

by Ralph Mitchell
April 17, 2025

Silvery white or gray plants are rare in the garden, but one that almost always comes to mind is the dusty miller. This silver-white leaves of this popular bedding plant are unlike any foliage or flowering plant available. Planted ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Attractive Foliage, Dusty Miller, Foliage, Landscape Plants, Silver Queen

Fruit Trees Need Fruit

by Jeff Wasielewski
April 17, 2025

When you decide to grow a fruit tree, visions of your favorite fruit begin to dance in your head. You can almost taste the mango that your tree will surely produce. The avocados to come will be so filling and delicious. The mameys will make ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching

Ditch the Itch – Tips for Mosquito Season in Florida

by Lisa Hickey
April 16, 2025

Mosquito season is the least favorite season in Florida. Don’t let mosquitos ruin your summer fun. Interestingly, as soon as our temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees, dormant mosquito eggs start to hatch. For some areas in ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Control Mosquitoes, Mosquito, Mosquito Season, Stop Itching

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