Designs for Small-Scale Postharvest Washing of Ginger/Turmeric Rhizomes By Jacob Muller, Daniel Crawford, Raúl Cabezón, Harrison Meekins, Maria Paz Kinslow, Wanda Laughlin, Robert Hochmuth, and Paul Fisher Manually washing the rhizomes ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Who doesn’t like flowers? Often vibrant in color and sweet in scent, flowers are lovely whether growing from the garden or fresh cut in a vase. They work well in a dinner table centerpiece, as gifts for loved ones, and for splashes of color ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Read the latest publications from the Department of Environmental Horticulture for July and August 2025. In this post, you can click on the title of interest to go to the Ask IFAS page and download the document in PDF format. Stay informed about ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf
Years ago, when purchasing a flat of pansies at a garden center, Chris Wilson noticed a label indicating the flowers had been treated with insecticides. “I remember thinking to myself, ‘But bees can’t read labels,’” said Wilson, ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, Wildlife
Spring is quickly approaching, bringing with it the promises of pollen and warmer weather. Perhaps you or your friends look forward to spending more time outdoors, enjoying the spring blooms, or bird watching. Maybe you have decided that 2025 ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Consumers are digging into gardening now more than ever. Several factors account for the increasing popularity, including growing food, relaxation, therapy and sprucing up your green areas and patios, according to a survey by the National ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, Crops, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
A new NIFA-funded project will examine pollen formation and viability in corn when heat stress is introduced during the different developmental stages. The research aims to identify genetic resiliency markers that may inform future ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Research
One tree I meant to mention but forgot about in my previous post trying to convince everyone to consider alternative, non-pine Christmas trees is the humble olive. The one I bought three or four years ago is still going strong despite my shockingly ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Looking to prepare your yard for a freeze? Ask IFAS has advice on how to protect your landscape from cold weather. Check out Sydney Park Brown’s Cold Protection of Landscape Plants. Plan ahead for cold weather When determining where to ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes