Every time we have a dry period in spring or summer, I get those predictable calls about some mysterious pest that's playing havoc in lawns. Without realizing it, the caller usually describes a textbook example of dry spots in a lawn. And many ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn
Throughout history the evergreen tree has been a symbol of life. “Not only green when summer’s here, but also when it’s cold and dreary” as the Christmas carol “O Tannenbaum” says. While supporting the cut Christmas tree industry ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
At Avon Park Correctional Institution, some inmates are getting a new kind of vocational training, thanks to faculty and volunteers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Highlands County. The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionNeed a Private Applicator Ag Pest Control License or an Aquatic Pest Control License? Here’s your opportunity for a review class and exam. Do you just need CEUs for license renewal? We have several CEUs available as well. January ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentNeed to obtain or renew one of the public works pesticide licenses? Then join us on December 15th, 2016 in Ft. Walton Bch. Attend one session or all four. Earn from 1-9 CEUs in many categories. For more information: county-pesticide-training-2016 READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentEarn the credits required to sit for the Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance test. Attend a review session for both the Limited Lawn and Ornamental or Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance certification exam.. Or obtain the required ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentFlorida is not known for the brilliant fall color enjoyed by some of our northern neighbors. But, we do have a number of trees from which to choose to provide some fall color in our landscapes here in North Florida. Our native flowering dogwood ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesGoldenrod is easily recognizable this time of year with its showy yellow flowers held high on stems moving back and forth by autumn winds. A field full of these vivid yellow blossoms is a sight to see with a bright blue fall sky as a background. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Blackberries, hops, pomegranates and more were highlighted at our recent Florida Ag Expo with a focus on providing alternative crops for central Florida growers. With the citrus greening issues nearly devastating Florida's top crop in recent ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionOCALA, Fla. --- Robert and Christy Cathcart had just moved to Florida, and wondered how soon they could replicate their bountiful garden back home in Connecticut. They soon realized that they would need help with gardening and landscaping ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life