Basil is perhaps one of the most recognized herbs as it has such a wide fan base. Spring and summer are a good time to start your basil which fits into many places within your landscape. Basil is another edible ornamental that looks ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Welcome to the brand new UF/IFAS Extension Orange County & Winter Park Library Native Pollinator Garden! Located just over the bridge at the Winter Park Library, this garden is a collaborative partnership among Dr. Heather Kalaman with ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Work & Life
Seminole pumpkins, a cultivar of Cucurbita moschata, are one of the most reliable pumpkins for Florida gardens. They were traditionally grown by the Creek and Miccosukee peoples in Florida. Seminole pumpkin is a good choice for hot, humid, ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Nothing makes a meal taste fresher than using herbs and vegetables straight out of your garden. And now is a great time to plant. But, if you are new to herb gardening, you might not realize that where you plant them can make or break your success. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Cerca de 22 millones de personas habitan Florida y se prevé que esta cifra aumente a 33 millones para el 2070. Quienes riegan el césped en este estado ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water
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
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
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
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