Article written by Highlands County Master Gardener Volunteer: Charles Reynolds on October 1st, 2017 for the Highlands Today Newspaper. The Master Gardener Help Desk gets dozens of questions about that All-American fruit, or vegetable, whoever ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Mention fruit for dessert and you typically think of something sweet to end a savory meal. From apples to watermelon and most everything in between, but there are exceptions, and avocado is one of them. Avocado is actually a fruit, and a very ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A University of Florida scientist has some new data that avocado growers might consider: The disease grows faster in the fall or winter than in the summer, so growers may want to look for laurel wilt more closely during ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
A: Avocado, Persea americana, is grown commercially in south Florida and many homeowners enjoy having a few avocado trees in their landscape as well. It is possible to grow avocado here but your selection of a specific cultivar will be essential ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesYou may have seen or bought avocados in the grocery store, but did you know that people have been growing avocado trees in their backyards in Florida since the nineteenth century? Florida's tropical and subtropic climates makes it well suited ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic