Let’s Ex.plore what we’ve been up to! We’ve been busy at our UF/IFAS Sarasota County extension campus located in Twin Lakes Park off Clark Rd. We’ve added an edible garden demo area featuring different garden beds of varied heights ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
In part one, we explored garlic’s history and its remarkable ability to help protect against germs, health problems, insects, and even unwanted company. Now, in this post, we’ll take a deeper look into vampire lore, the creatures and conditions ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Work & Life
Milkweed is a flowering Florida native that supports pollinators, like the monarch butterfly. It is the only plant on which Monarch butterflies can reproduce. But, beyond their critical role in supporting monarch butterfly populations, milkweed ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
Florida’s palm trees don’t just define the Sunshine State’s skylines. They are a cornerstone of the state’s environment and economy. Yet, pests, diseases and nutrient issues can make it tough to keep the many varieties healthy. To ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Crops, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
If you are looking to start a community garden, or improve an existing one, check out these helpful resources from UF/IFAS. The Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide – This is an excellent guide that covers all different topics of gardening ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HorticultureHave you ever dreamed of turning the plants, leaves, and food scraps around your home into a nutrient‑rich garden compost? Below I’ll walk you through the simple steps to create a thriving compost pile right in your backyard or a community ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
During our Demonstration Garden Open House event held off Harbor View Road on October 11th, I was able to get back into the parking lot of our old office. A plant that had been installed by a Master Gardener Volunteer over six years ago ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Just like everybody else, I had Hosta plants up north – that was over twenty-five years ago. Hosta were just normal “bread & butter” planting materials that could be found in practically all landscapes for good reason – so ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
By Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County FCS Agent and Shari Bresin, MNM, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County FCS Agent Carrots are a familiar favorite in the kitchen, and they offer powerful health benefits beyond their ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Plumerias hold a special place in the hearts of gardeners in Florida. The exotic tropical beauty of these small tree includes it unusual form, large leaves, and colorful and commonly fragrant flowers in a myriad of colors. On occasion ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes