Category: Home Landscapes

Holiday Decor from the Garden: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

by Anne Yasalonis
December 20, 2024

Want to decorate from your yard this holiday season? Do you want to learn how to use plants in the landscape to naturally add holiday color and interest in your yard and around your home? In the landscape add seasonal color by selecting the ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Christmas, Decorating, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Gardening, Holidays, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Plants, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF/IFAS Polk County, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Growing Groceries: Fabulous Figs Made Easy

by William Lester
December 20, 2024

Figs (Ficus carica) are a delightful addition to any Central Florida garden. These hardy trees are not only beautiful but also produce delicious fruits. Among the varieties suited to our region, the Celeste fig stands out for its adaptability, ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes

Suncoast Grown and Gathered: November Acerola Cherries

by Forest Hecker
December 20, 2024

At the Sarasota County UF/IFAS Extension Office, we've been cultivating a Food Forest to showcase the most productive, unique, and often underutilized edible plants suited to our distinctive southwest Florida climate. Through ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Eating Locally Grown, EatingLocallyGrown, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Grown And Gathered, GrownAndGathered, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Pgm_HortRes, Suncoast Grown And Gathered, SuncoastGrownAndGathered

Vertical Farming: Outwitting Nature’s Curveballs

by Samantha Jones
December 20, 2024

In a world where climate uncertainty and food scarcity are becoming increasingly pressing issues, Ying Zhang, Ph.D., an assistant professor at UF’s Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, is working on solutions. Her research ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS
Tags: ABE, Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Agriculture, UF-IFAS, UFABE

Fig Insect: Fig Wax Scale

by Amir Rezazadeh
December 20, 2024

Information The fig wax scale, Ceroplastes rusci (Linnaeus), was first discovered in Florida in 1994 Talhouk (1975) reported the presence of this scale in the Mediterranean region In North America, it appears that it is only established ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes
Tags: Fig, Fig Insect, Insect, Pest, Scale

O Earthstar of Wonder, Earthstar of Potted Plants

by Gillian McGuire
December 19, 2024

While you have undoubtedly seen a star upon a Christmas tree, have you ever seen this star-shaped mushroom growing from the soil of your potted plants? This holiday season, I am reminded of the Earthstar mushroom. Earthstars Are Growing Slightly I ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ask IFAS, Department Of Plant Pathology, Edis, Holidays, Horticulture Industry, Houseplants, Mushrooms, Plant Pathology Department

Year-Round Garden Planning in Central Florida: Vegetables and Herbs from A to Z

by Maria Quirico
December 17, 2024

Reminiscent of the Victory Gardens of World War II, growing vegetables and herbs from seed in Central Florida has again become a popular and practical delight. By carefully planting and maintaining your garden, it's ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension

Haga de la moderación su inspiración mientras saborea de comidas saludables esta temporada festiva

by Luz Bahder
December 17, 2024

Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Durante la temporada festiva, a menudo estamos rodeados de una variedad tentadora de alimentos, desde abundantes platos principales hasta postres indulgentes. ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS
Tags: Actividad Fisica, Alimentacion, Alimentacion Consciente, Andrea Nikolai, Ciencias De La Familia Y Del Consumidor, Comida, Comidas, Cuidado Personal, Español, Festividades, Frutas, Maria Portelos Rometo, Opciones Saludables, Platillos, Reducir Calorias, Sabor, Salud, Saludable, Spanish, Temporada Festiva, Vegetales

The African violet – a gift for the holidays

by Ralph Mitchell
December 16, 2024

African violets were the first houseplants I remember growing as a child. Walk into any garden center or supermarket floral section these days and you are liable to see a nice display of African violets. These traditional flowering houseplants ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: African Violets, Houseplants

Polk County Businesses are Choosing Florida-Friendly Landscaping™

by Julie Schelb
December 13, 2024

Along with the many residents of Polk County who have chosen to implement Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) in their yards and apply for recognition, we now have businesses and even municipalities participating. If you are not familiar ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Tags: Davenport, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polk County FL, UF/IFAS Polk County, Winter Haven

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