Tag: gardening

Chop and Drop Gardening: Turning Plant Waste into Healthy Soil

by Lauren Spaduzzi
May 29, 2026

Nature doesn’t waste nutrients, and your garden doesn’t have to either! What is ‘chop and drop’ gardening? Chop and drop gardening involves ‘chopping’ plant material, and then ‘dropping’ it in place, where it decomposes naturally ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Central Florida, Chop And Drop, Compost, Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Home Landscapes, Mulch, UF/IFAS Extension, Vegetable Gardening

The Eastern Lubber Grasshopper: Diet

by Julia Sirchia
May 28, 2026

The Eastern Lubber Grasshopper Eastern lubbers are common in Central/Southern Florida. Eastern lubbers are common in Central/Southern Florida. This time of year, you may see many small black grasshoppers with neon yellow or orange markings. ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Eastern Lubber Grasshopper, Garden, Garden Pest, Gardening, Host Plants, Landscape, Pest

Why Visit a UF/IFAS Demonstration Garden?

by Lisa Strange
May 22, 2026

Florida’s most successful gardens look so effortless. The secret isn’t just in the soil—it’s in the "living classrooms" scattered across the state. UF/IFAS Extension offices maintain a network of demonstration gardens designed to show, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida, Gardening, Health, Horticulture, Physical Activity, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension

Cut Flowers – An Opportunity for Taylor County

by Lisa Strange
May 20, 2026

Specialty cut flower production is an emerging niche for growers in Taylor County, located in Florida’s Zone 9. With mild winters and a long growing season, the area is well-suited for high-value, non-traditional floriculture crops such as ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS,
Tags: Agriculture, Cut Flowers, Florida, Gardening, Health, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension

Irrigating Your Landscape

by joshuacriss
May 18, 2026

Irrigation is quite a controversial topic in horticulture. Far too often, clients come into the office with grass struggling or detrimental fungal concerns in their gardens. The “go to” conversation concerns the cultural practices being ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping,
Tags: Agriculture, Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Extension, FFL, Florida Yards And Neighborhoods, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Franklin, FYN, Gadsden, Garden, Gardening, Gardening In The Panhandle, GI-BMP, Gulf, Holmes, Horticulture, Irrigation, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Office, Okaloosa, Panhandle, Panhandle Gardening, Santa Rosa, UF, UF-IFAS, Wakulla, Walton, Washington, Watering

Building a Hobby Greenhouse

by Matt Lollar
May 14, 2026

Greenhouses can be used to extend the growing season and to just grow unique plants year-round. While we usually think of greenhouses as growing structures that increase air temperature, they can also keep plants cooler during warmer months. ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Agriculture, Bay, Calhoun, Design, Escambia, Extension, FFL, Florida Yards And Neighborhoods, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Franklin, FYN, Gadsden, Garden, Gardening, Gardening In The Panhandle, GI-BMP, Greenhouse, Gulf, Holmes, Horticulture, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Office, Okaloosa, Panhandle, Panhandle Gardening, Propagation, Santa Rosa, UF, UF-IFAS, Wakulla, Walton, Washington

What to Do in the Northeast Florida Edible Garden in May and June

by Beth Marlowe
May 12, 2026

The hot weather is starting to arrive, and along with it come more insects, more disease potential and lots of tomatoes! Hopefully our summer rains begin to arrive as well. When it feels like there's a riot going on in the garden, having a ... READ MORE

Category: , Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Duval, Florida Gardening, Food, Gardening, Irrigation, Vegetable Gardening

Is it Heat Wilt or Permanent Wilt?

by Julia Sirchia
May 12, 2026

Heat Wilt v. Permanent Wilt Some plants may 'wilt' in extreme heat when a plant’s water loss (via transpiration) exceeds water absorption. Or it may be a tactic the plant uses to conserve water as a protective measure against extreme temperatures. But ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Garden, Gardening, Heat Wilt, Horticulture, In Times Of Drought, Permanent Wilt, Soil, Wilt, Wilting

Beyond Bouquets: Expert Advice for Creative Mother’s Day Blooms

by Jamie Groh
May 7, 2026

As Mother’s Day approaches, UF/IFAS Extension horticulture expert Erin Harlow says meaningful flower gifts don’t have to come from a florist. With a little thought, she says, creative living gifts can feel more personal than traditional ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Backyard Garden, Beginner Gardening, Cut Flowers, DIY Bouquet, DIY Projects, Extension Education, Family Activities, Florida Gardening, Florida Landscapes, Flower Gardening, Fresh Flowers, Gardening, Gift Ideas, Grow Your Own Flowers, Herbs For Cooking, Home Gardening, Horticulture, Living Gifts, Mother’s Day Gifts, Outdoor Living, Pollinator Friendly Plants, Seasonal Flowers, Spring Gardening, Sustainable Gifts, UF/IFAS Extension

Living soil; create your own!

by David Austin
May 7, 2026

The secret that farmers once depended on There's a secret to making your garden grow that farmers have long known, but that has escaped many home gardeners today. In Florida’s Heartland, where the soil is mostly sand, this technique is as ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
Tags: Composting, Earthworms, Gardening, Hometown_Gardener, UF_IFAS

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