Our event catalog for May-August 2018 is here! Join us at gardening workshops, youth events, nutrition classes and more! READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
By Ralph E. Mitchell You may only have one opinion about paper wasps - bad! This opinion may have formed during a stinging encounter with one or more paper wasps after an accidental run-in. However, while paper wasps may need to be managed ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
DATE AND TIME Tue, May 29, 2018 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT DESCRIPTION Advanced training in Lawn & Ornamental (2 CEU) with CORE (2 CEU). Topics to be taught: Invasive plant identification including appropriate herbicide ... READ MORE
Category: Lawn, Pests & Disease
Need an extra brain to keep all that gardening information up to date? Master Gardener Amanda Mae Larsen (amandamae28@gmail.com) has tips on how to keep a garden journal so that you know exactly what variety of blueberry you're growing in your ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
We often get questions in the plant clinic about problems with turf, and how a homeowner can get a turf diagnosis. This blog post is all about your options through UF/IFAS Extension when dealing with turf issues. Turf Diagnosis Options Free ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn
What is Agroecology? Agroecology is a paradigm for scientists and farming communities that prioritizes food production, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Agroecological innovations build from the resource-constrained ways ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
The eggplant was first grown some 4,000 years ago in India and Pakistan. Thomas Jefferson , who grew eggplant in his garden at Monticello, is thought to have originally introduced the plant to the United States. A member of the nightshade family, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management
Wildlife on our properties can be a double-edged sword. Everyone likes songbirds, butterflies and bunny rabbits, and we should all take steps to protect their numbers as the county grows in population. But snakes, coyotes and other wildlife ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Home gardeners that embark on the "organic" journey often find themselves wondering about companion planting. They read about growing organic vegetables, and inevitably come to this subject. Logically, one starts to think, “Is it okay to ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes