Tag: growing fruits

Growing Backyard Blueberries & Blackberries – Online Course

by Alicia Lamborn

January 7, 2022

This self-paced online course teaches you how to grow blueberry and blackberry plants in Florida home gardens. Topics include variety selection, preparing to plant, care and maintenance, pest management, and even a section on raspberries! Registration ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Tags: Blackberries, Blueberries, Classes And Events, Farm, Food, Growing Fruits, Raspberries, Vegetable Gardening

Growing Strawberries: Free Online Class

by Alicia Lamborn

October 8, 2021

Join us online for a free, self-paced class on growing strawberries! Class topics include how to select, plant, and grow strawberries in the home garden. Register here to access our classroom which includes a 25-minute instructional video, ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Work & Life
Tags: Classes And Events, Growing Fruits, Strawberries, Vegetable Gardening

Summer Fruit Pruning

by Alicia Lamborn

June 3, 2021

While most fruit pruning jobs are completed during the winter dormant season, some fruiting plants also require attention during the summer and fall months. Peaches/Nectarines/Plums: May - August In the dormant season, major pruning involves ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Work & Life
Tags: Food, Fruit Pruning, Growing Fruits, Orchard Management, Pruning

Citrus Care Basics

by Alicia Lamborn

May 10, 2021

Citrus is an integral part of Florida's state identity, having been farmed commercially since the mid-1800s. Of course, it is also a staple in home fruit orchards and edible landscapes. Here you'll find some basic tips for growing your favorite ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Citrus, Farm, Fruit Trees, Growing Fruits, Oranges

Growing Backyard Blueberries & Blackberries – Online Course

by Alicia Lamborn

December 9, 2020

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Tags: Blackberries, Blueberries, Classes And Events, Farm, Food, Growing Fruits, Raspberries, Vegetable Gardening

Growing Strawberries: Virtual Class & Plant Sale

by Alicia Lamborn

October 8, 2020

Join us online for a virtual class on growing strawberries! Class topics will include how to select, plant, and grow strawberries in the home garden. The class is free, with the option to purchase bare-root strawberry plants as part of our ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Work & Life
Tags: Classes And Events, Growing Fruits, Strawberries, Vegetable Gardening

Citrus Care Basics

by Alicia Lamborn

May 28, 2020

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Citrus, Farm, Fruit Trees, Growing Fruits, Oranges

Spring Garden Festival & Plant Sale – April 4

by Alicia Lamborn

March 6, 2020

Load up your wagon for the 12th annual Baker County Spring Garden Festival and enjoy a fun-filled day of shopping from local plant vendors, plus free kid’s activities, exhibits and more. Visitors can also receive Florida-Friendly landscaping ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Bees, Butterfly Plant, Classes And Events, Growing Fruits, Houseplants, Native Plants, Perennials, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables

Strawberry Plant Fundraiser

by Alicia Lamborn

September 11, 2019

The Baker County Extension Master Gardener Program is currently taking orders for strawberry plants as part of their annual fall fundraiser. Strawberries make a great addition to the fall vegetable garden and are also perfect for containers. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Classes And Events, Growing Fruits, Vegetable Gardening

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