UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
This year there are two options for VITA tax preparations in Bay County. A non-income limited VITA tax preparation site will begin on Monday, January 27. The site is located at the UF/IFAS Extension Bay County Office at… Read More
Did you know that each honeybee produces a mere teaspoon of honey during its lifetime, but they are still one of the major contributors to our food resources? Were you aware that 80% of the food consumed in… Read More
Carambola is a south Florida tropical that is also called star fruit from its unique shape when sliced. This fruit has a sweet, sour, tart flavor and is very refreshing to eat by itself. It tastes great in… Read More
Here’s an interesting fact: a poinsettia’s bloom is triggered by dwindling day length. That means that if you tuck your holiday poinsettia into a flowerbed for next year, it needs to be in an dark spot. The poinsettia… Read More
Above: Crossandra are very tender and will brown out when temperatures dip below 45 degrees or so. Below: Ixoras are sensitive as well and will defoliate all their leaves, it seems almost simultaneously, about 2… Read More
Though modest, Florida’s citrus production is recovering from a hurricane and a devastating disease. Growers will meet next week for the 2020 Florida Citrus Show to learn more about crop management to maintain current groves and/or restore groves… Read More
News articles continue to identify the many challenges Florida faces in protecting our valuable and often fragile natural environment; challenges that range from the loss of natural habitats to growing stresses on the quality and quantity of our… Read More
We take a lot for granted when we eat. Whether we’re enjoying a meal at home or dining out, we tend to think of it as a simple transaction—somebody provides the food, we eat it. When we think… Read More
With Show Season and the Fairs coming up, now is the time to be working on your letter that you will be sending to potential buyers. Here are some helpful tips: Who do I send a buyers letter… Read More
The 19th annual Gardenfest! in Rivererside Park, Vero Beach is coming soon. So bring your wagon, your imagination, your garden wish-list, and your men. No need to miss the Superbowl! Gardenfest! closes Sunday evening at 4PM. Gardenfest! February… Read More
