Category: Home Landscapes
Disaster Preparation Resources From UF/IFAS Extension
May 29, 2025
Preparation Prevents Panic As the Gulf stirs and skies begin to shift with coiled serpentine collections of cloud and wind Floridians are reminded that preparedness is more than a checklist, more than a cry to the heavens, it’s a mindset. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Great Florida Pollinator Census
May 29, 2025
Are you fascinated by the buzzing world of bees, butterflies, and other vital pollinators? Do you want to contribute to important scientific research right from your community? Then mark your calendars and get ready to become a citizen scientist! The ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, WildlifeTags: 4-h Agent, AI Identification, Ambernorris, Citizen Science, Citizen Scientist, Community Science, Florida 4-H, Google Lens, Great Southern Pollinator Census, Hillsborough County, Hillsborough County Extension Office, Isilvasy, Participate In Pollinator Census, Pollinator Census, Pollinator Identification, UFIFASExtension, Volunteer For Pollinators
Impact Your Community as a Master Gardener Volunteer-Apply Now!
May 28, 2025
Impact your community as a Master Gardener Volunteer! The Master Gardener Volunteer Program with UF/IFAS Extension in Sumter County is no longer accepting applications for the class starting Fall 2025. Master Gardener Classes The Master ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, , WaterTags: Landscaping, Master Gardener Volunteer, New Master Gardener Class, Sumter County Demo Garden, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County, Water Quality
Terrific Tomatoes: Flavor, Nutrition, and Versatility
May 27, 2025
Most people are familiar with the MyPlate slogan: "Make half your plate fruits and vegetables." There's a good reason for this advice — fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients that support health and wellness. One tasty, colorful, ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & LifeTags: Broward County, Eating For Good Health, Extension, Flavorful Tomatoes, Florida, Gardening, Growing Tomatoes, Make 1/2 Your Plate Fruit And Vegetables, MyPlate, Tomato, Tomato Recipes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes And Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardeners, Uses For Tomatoes, Versatile Tomatoes
A Garden of Mishaps – my Balcony Aloe Adventure
May 23, 2025
When my husband and I first moved to Florida in February of 2022, our apartment had an abandoned aloe plant on the balcony. It was in the shadiest corner, tilted almost completely over, and had obviously been there for some time. I pitied the ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HorticultureTags: Aloe, Florida Landscaping, Home Gardening, Horticultural Sciences
Un Vistazo a la Fruta Tropical – Chicozapote
May 22, 2025
Por Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vásquez y Jonathan H. Crane Nombre común: chicozapote Nombre botánico: Manilkara zapota Familia: Sapotáceas Variedades recomendables: Alano, Makok, Hasyá, Morena y Tikal Acerca de la fruta: Debajo de su ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, 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, UF/IFAS Teaching