Category: Home Landscapes
A cold-hardy relative – the Texas olive
June 3, 2025
Several orange Geiger trees planted at our office site here in Centennial Park in 2019 were subsequently damaged or frozen to the ground in a January 2022 freeze. Orange Geiger trees or Cordia sebestena are very sensitive to the cold and ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesTags: Anacahuita, Cordia Sebestena, Geiger Tree, Texas Olive
Trees and Storms Lessons Learned
June 2, 2025
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said in its 2024 hurricane season forecast issued in May that it expects an 85% chance of “above-normal” activity this hurricane season. Since the time to prepare for hurricanes is before ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Duval, Hurricane Damage, Storm Damage, Tree, Tree Pruning
Produce Appreciation: The Peach
May 30, 2025
Peach season is currently winding down in north-central Florida, meaning these rich, fragrant, darkly alluring stone fruits are filling roadside stands and farmers’ markets. Seeing them now was a surprise to me, as they are a late summer fruit ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFASTags: Peaches
Hydroponic Production Methods- Part 2
May 30, 2025
Hydroponic Production Methods: A Comparative Overview of Basic Systems-Part 2 Hydroponic farming is an technology based innovation in agricultural production. These systems enable growers to produce food efficiently, utilizing nutrient water ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,Tags: Hydroponics, Small Farms