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Greenhouse Guide for Educators

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September 1, 2023

Are you an educator interested in building and installing a greenhouse? Do you have a greenhouse but need age-appropriate curriculum? The Greenhouse Manual: An Introductory Guide for Educators from the United States Botanical Garden was ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Gardening, Greenhouse, Greenhouse Curriculum, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polksmallfarms, School Curriculum
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Growing lettuce in non-traditional areas of Florida

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August 25, 2023

BY JESSE MURRAY Each year, U.S. farmers produce enough lettuce to feed everyone in the country. Up to 73% of U.S. lettuce comes from California producers and is distributed nationwide through extensive retail chains. Lettuce grown in ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Everglades Agricultural Area, German Sandoya Miranda, Greenhouse, Hydroponic, Jesse Murray, Lettuce, Lettuce Breeding
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CORE Training for Nurseries and Greenhouses


June 26, 2023

You told us that finding Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in CORE is hard to find. We listened and created an online class for you! The class is available 24/7, 365 days a year, and costs only $30! The money from this class will be used ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: CEU, CEUs, Continuing Education Units, CORE, Greenhouse, Nursery, Production Hortiuculture
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The Concept of Integrated Pest Management

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February 23, 2021

Authors: Liz Felter, Ph.D., and Caroline R. Warwick, M.S. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a holistic approach to managing insects, mites, pathogens, nematodes, weeds, and other pests in which multiple techniques, concepts, and practices ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cflandscapes, Disease, Greenhouse, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Mites, Nematodes, Nursery, Pathogens, Pest Management, Pests, Scouting, Weeds

Weed of the week : Ragweed Parthenium


October 14, 2020

Welcome to Weed Science Wednesday, a weekly series aimed at helping homeowners and horticulture professionals to better identify and manage common landscape weeds in Florida.   The weed of this week is ragweed parthenium (Parthenium ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: Apopka, Central Florida, Chris Marble, Edis, Environmental Horticulture, Extension, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Greenhouse, Herbicides, Horticulture, Khamare, Landscape, Marble, MREC, Nursery, Plants, Research, Ufmrec, Weed Control, Weed Management, Weed Science, Weed Wednesday, Weeds

Weed of the Week: Long-Stalked Phyllanthus


September 30, 2020

Welcome to Weed Science Wednesday, a weekly series aimed at helping homeowners and horticulture professionals better identify and manage common landscape weeds in Florida. The weed of this week is long-stalked phyllanthus (Phyllanthus ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Apopka, Chris Marble, Edis, Environmental Horticulture, Extension, Florida Water, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Flowers, Greenhouse, Herbicides, Horticulture, Landscape, Marble, MREC, UF, Ufmrec, Weed Control, Weed Science, Weed Wednesday, Yuvraj Khamare

Weed of the week : Artillery weed


August 5, 2020

Welcome to Weed Science Wednesday, a weekly series aimed at helping homeowners and horticulture professionals better identify and manage common landscape weeds in Florida. The weed of the week is Artillery weed (Pilea microphylla). Artillery ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research,
Tags: Apopka, Central Florida, Chris Marble, Environmental Horticulture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Flowers, Greenhouse, Horticulture, MREC, Nursery, Research, Ufmrec, Weed Control, Weed Management, Weed Science, Weeds, Yuvraj Khamare

Industry Spotlight: Cherrylake


August 15, 2019

Out of 1,800 acres statewide, Cherrylake has over 1,000 acres of rolling hills of ornamental tree production in Groveland, Florida. The main farm consists of seemingly endless rows of manicured oaks, maples, elms, bald cypress, magnolias, crape ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
Tags: Central Florida, Cherrylake, Greenhouse, Industry Spotlight, Magnolias, Propagation, Tree Farm, Trees

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