Marcio Resende, a UF/IFAS horticultural sciences associate professor, has been appointed as an Eminent Scholar Chair. He has been named the Lyle C. Dickman Eminent Scholar Chair in Plant Improvement in the Department of Horticultural Sciences, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
At the Sarasota County UF/IFAS Extension Office, we've been cultivating a Food Forest to showcase the most productive, unique, and often underutilized fruits suited to our distinctive southwest Florida climate. Through this project, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Hurricanes have left lasting scars on our landscapes in recent years, and Arbor Month 2025 offers us an opportunity to heal and rebuild by replanting the trees that are so essential to our communities. We are grateful to the Florida Forest Service ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Welcome to our Lawn Ornament blog series, where we explore the plethora of micro-plants that can help create a biodiverse, predominantly green, yet also delightfully colorful lawn that requires much less maintenance than a traditional grass ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Work & Life
Welcome to our Lawn Ornament blog series, where we explore the plethora of micro-plants that can help create a biodiverse, predominantly green, yet also delightfully colorful lawn that requires much less maintenance than a traditional grass ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, known as IPM, is a sustainable approach to managing pests. This method includes preventative, cultural, physical, biological, and chemical control tools to manage pests in your garden. These steps were ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
A year ago, I was attending the Chocolate Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Overwhelmed by the crowd, I took a short walk into the "lowlands" of the garden—an area I rarely explore unless searching for the resident crocodile. But ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Your New Garden Calendar Florida is a wonderful place for growing vegetables throughout the winter. This is what makes us special compared to other states. But before you go planting anything, you will want to make sure you are planting the ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables
A Top Choice for Native Seasonal Color For many of Florida’s seasonal residents, finding a native tree that brings striking color to the landscape can be a challenge. Many northern favorites struggle in Florida’s climate, but the Red ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
It might only be February but spring is right around the corner! Get a head start on your garden this year by increasing your gardening knowledge at some our upcoming horticulture workshops taught by our Environmental Horticulture Agent, Dr. ... READ MORE
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