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Ornery Plants for Your Garden

by Lisa SandersonAvatar photo
May 19, 2023

Just recently, I received a great plant from a volunteer – a sharp and pointy agave, large but in its infancy.  Despite its young age, it is still an ornery plant for the garden.  This agave when planted in the landscape will grow to become ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Aloe, Container Plants, Drought Tolerant, Eryngium, Lisa Sanderson, Rattlesnake Master, Serrated Leaves, Sharp Spines On Leaves, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County, Yucca

Horticulture Happy Hour: Blueberry Beverages

by Wayne HobbsAvatar photo
May 19, 2023

Blueberries have a limited history mixology but there are several blueberry beverages out there. One common method of using blueberries in drinks is through muddling fresh blueberries in the bottom of the cocktail while mixing to add in the ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Blueberries, Blueberry, Clay County, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruit, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Horticulture Happy Hour, Master Gardener, Mixology

Horticulture Happy Hour: Blueberry Varieties

by Wayne HobbsAvatar photo
May 19, 2023

One key to success with growing blueberries is choosing the right blueberry varieties for your home garden. For Florida, choose varieties of southern highbush or rabbiteye types. Southern Highbush These are usually a bit harder to grow ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Blueberries, Blueberry, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruit, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Horticulture Happy Hour, Landscape, Landscaping, Master Gardener, Mixology

Meet Orange County’s Newest UF/IFAS Extension Agent!

by Heather KalamanAvatar photo
May 18, 2023

Hey there! My name is Heather Kalaman, and I am the new Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ and Residential Horticulture Agent here at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. I started this position in mid-April and thought I would take a moment to ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Doctor Of Plant Medicine, DPM, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida Friendly Landscaping Agent, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture Agent, Ocextension, Residential Horticulture
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Curso en linea: Manejo de Aves de Corral en Florida

by Jonael BosquesAvatar photo
May 18, 2023

Florida es uno de los estados con regulaciones mas estrictas del Sur de Estados Unidos. Debido a su rápida urbanización y cantidad de areas residenciales, varios gobiernos han desarrollado regulaciones que limitan el uso de dichas parcelas ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agricultura, Agriculture, Aves, Español, Florida, Gallina, Pollo, Pollos, Residencial, Spanish

Changes to the Orange County Plant Clinic

by Clarissa Chairez
May 17, 2023

Did you know that UF/IFAS Extension Orange County has a group of trained volunteers to help you with your plant needs? If your plants are in need contact our Residential Plant Clinic! What exactly is a Plant Clinic? Think of it as a one-stop-shop ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Fertilizer, FFL, Florida, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits And Vegetables, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Lawn, Master Gardener Volunteer, Master Gardener Volunteers, New Vegetable Gardener, OC MGV, Ocextension, Orange County, Pests, Plant Diagnostic, Plant Help, Plants, Trees, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Vegetable Gardening, Volunteers

Tips for Florida Homeowners on Fertilizing Plants

by Tia SilvasyAvatar photo
May 17, 2023

Fertilizer can help plants grow but can also have adverse effects on the environment. Be sure to apply best management practices when fertilizing to optimize your plant health without harming our water bodies. Watch the recording of our How ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Fertilizer, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruit, Grass, Hillsborough County, Landscape, Lawn, Master Gardener Volunteer, Shrub, Tampa, Tree, Tsilvasy, Turf, Vegetables, Video, YouTube

Beat the Florida Heat: Hydrating Foods to Keep You Cool and Refreshed this Summer

by Melanie ThomasAvatar photo
May 17, 2023

Florida's scorching summer temperatures can be relentless!  The heat can take a lot out of us – especially water.  It leaves us searching for ways to cool down and stay hydrated. While drinking plenty of water is essential, did you know ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, , Work & Life
Tags: Health And Wellness, Hydration, Nutrition, Staying Cool, Summer Heat, Water

Orange County Master Gardener Volunteer FAQ & 2023 Recruitment

by Clarissa Chairez
May 16, 2023

Do you love gardening? Or maybe you have a “black thumb” and want to learn more? Are you interested in being a part of a community of volunteers and sharing your gardening training with the residents in our county? If so, you’ve come to ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: (MGV), Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Landscape, Master Gardener Volunteer, Master Gardener Volunteers, OC MGV, Ocextension, Orange County, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Vegetable Gardening, Volunteer

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