Recently, I went for a troll along the UF/IFAS, St Lucie County Extension Nature Walk, when I came across some beautiful Eastern Lubber Grasshopper (Romalea microptera) nymph. The nymphs have a red variation, showing a blood-red coloration ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Disease Management for Watermelons in North Florida Managing watermelon diseases is one of the most critical aspects of successfully growing watermelons in North Florida. There are both soil and air-borne pathogens and insect-vectored plant ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
If you love plants, Florida-friendly landscapes, or just chatting with someone who can tell you what’s going on with your yard, this event is for you. The 2025 Spring Master Gardener Plant Sale is happening Saturday, May 3rd, in Manatee County—and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
“If I could get homeowners to water their lawns correctly, I’d solve most lawn problems in this state.” This is a statement that I’ve heard Dr. Bryan Unruh say more than once. Unruh has been impactful in Florida with his turfgrass ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
If you’re looking for a way to boost your health while satisfying your sweet tooth, blueberries and strawberries are the ideal pair! These colorful berries are packed with nutrients and offer a wide range of health benefits. Let’s dive into ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
At the Sarasota County UF/IFAS Extension Office, we’ve been cultivating a Food Forest to showcase the most productive, unique, and often underutilized fruits suited to our distinctive southwest Florida climate. Through this project, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Por Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vásquez y Jonathan H. Crane Nombre común: Anón Nombre botánico: Annona squamosa Familia: Annonaceae Variedades recomendadas: Lessard Thai, Kampong Mauve Acerca de la fruta: Esta fruta segmentada tiene una ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
THEY’RE BAAAACK.... Those monster munchers of your amaryllis, crinum, other lilies and, well, many of your favorite garden ornamentals and edibles! We’re talking about lubber grasshopper nymphs currently hatching out in many of our ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease,
As a general statement, azaleas don't do as well here in Charlotte County as they would further north. Our soil is generally too alkaline, and our climate is a bit too warm. However, in my travels around the county I have noticed a few ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes