Tag: fruit trees

What to Do in the Garden in November and December

by Leon County Master Gardener Volunteer
November 3, 2026

By David W. Marshall, Extension Agent Emeritus Thanks to Hurricane Isaias, which fortunately reached us only as a tropical storm, our rainfall has finally caught up to and even slightly exceeded the average-to-date amount. However, remember ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Camellias, Christmas Cactus, Citrus Freeze Protection, Cool Season Annuals, Cool Season Vegetables, December Gardening, Fall Leaf Color, Fire Ant Bait, Fruit Trees, Gardening Gifts, November Gardening, Ornamental Grasses, Panhandle Gardening, Sod Webworms, Spring Bulbs

Fruit Trees for Your Central Florida Yard: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

by Anne Yasalonis
October 10, 2025

Fruit Trees for Your Central Florida Yard In this episode of Your Central Florida Yard podcast, Anne and Julie talk about growing fruit in central Florida. There are so many varieties of fruit trees from temperate to tropical that it’s ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Fruit, Fruit Trees, Jschelb, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Home Fruit Gardening 101 Seminar

by Larry Williams
January 24, 2025

Not every fruit tree will grow and reliably produce fruit in our area. It’s wise to do your homework before purchasing and planting just any fruit tree in North Florida. Weather is the most important factor determining where certain fruits ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Horticulture
Tags: Fruit Plants To Grow In North Florida, Fruit Trees, Growing Citrus, Home Fruit Gardening, Home Fruit Selection, Seminar

Build a dream garden, learn planting tips and more; UF/IFAS Extension Broward County’s free monthly workshop returns

by Lourdes Mederos
January 14, 2025

Is 2025 the year you are looking to start or elevate your gardening game? Mark your calendar because the UF/IFAS Extension Broward County’s in-person gardening workshops are back and better than ever. Conducted by the award-winning ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Home Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, Wildlife
Tags: Backyard Plants, Extension Broward Master Gardener Volunteer Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Herbs, Landscaping, Lorna Bravo, Mango Grafting, Microgreens, Orchids, Plants, Seeds, Shade Gardening, Sprouts, Tropical Fruit, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, Urban Horticulture

An Easy Fruit Selection for Your Landscape

by Beth Bolles
November 19, 2024

Although not native to Florida, the Loquat or Japanese plum is adapted to North Florida conditions. Unlike its relatives, apple, peach, and pear, the loquat is an evergreen tree providing a tropical look with attractive dark green leaves. Flowers ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Backyard Fruit, Evergreen, Fruit Trees, Japanese Plums, Loquat

Chilling Requirement and its Importance for Fruit Trees

by Amir Rezazadeh
August 15, 2024

Several temperate, deciduous fruiting trees need a period of cold exposure to end their dormant state, promote growth, and produce fruit in a typical manner. It is crucial to select species and varieties that are well-suited to the climatic ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources
Tags: Chilling, Chilling Hours, Fruit Trees

Drought Stress on Fruit Tress and its Management

by Amir Rezazadeh
June 27, 2024

Fruit trees are not immune to the challenges posed by drought stress. Drought stress occurs when a tree’s water supply falls below its demand, leading to physiological disruptions that can impair growth, development, and fruit production. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Drought Stress, Fruit Trees, Irrigation, Pruning, Soil

Gardening Workshop; A Cornucopia of Techniques and Tips

by Barbara L. Edmonds
October 23, 2023

Update! News flash and invitation to visit Levy Extension Center. https://youtube.com/shorts/MD9y_ORGMXE?feature=share Join us for an exciting event filled with research based information and techniques. Whether you're a seasoned pro ... READ MORE

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Tags: Citrus, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Gardening, Sandy Soil, Vegetables

Gardening Workshop; A Cornucopia of Techniques and Tips

by Barbara L. Edmonds
October 23, 2023

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Tags: Citrus, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Gardening, Sandy Soil, Vegetables

2023 Naples Yard and Garden Show

by Peter Monti
September 13, 2023

The Naple’s Yard and Garden show is being held Saturday, October 28 from 9am to 4pm and Sunday October 29 from 9am to 3pm at the UF/IFAS Extension Collier County Office, 14700 Immokalee Rd, Naples. This annual tradition is over 20 years old. This ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: Butterfly Garden, Demonstration Garden, Education, Fruit Trees, Garden Art, Gardening, Orchids, Ornamentals

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