Tag: horticulture

Land transfer to benefit UF students and research programs

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 12, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences students will benefit from a transfer of possession and control of land to the University Athletic Association for the construction of a new baseball stadium. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Horticulture, IFAS, Land Transfer, News, University Athletic Association

UF Research Center Celebrates 50 Years of Keeping Central Florida Green

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 12, 2026

APOPKA, Fla. – Few residents may think of the University of Florida and a team of researchers when they look at their trees, shrubs, or vegetable gardens. But, UF scientists’ research on pests, urban landscaping and local food systems has ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: 50 Anniversary, Central Florida, Horticulture, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, News, UF-IFAS, Urban Landscape

New public television show aimed at Southern gardeners hits the air May 9

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 12, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Southern gardeners will soon have a new tool to help them in the garden. "Your Southern Garden" with Walter Reeves is an educational television show created to help gardeners of all levels learn new tricks, get fresh ideas ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Horticulture, J. Scott Angle, Millie Ferrer, Southeast US, Walter Reeves, Your Southern Garden

‘Gardening in the Panhandle LIVE!’ kicks off with tomato growing tips

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
May 12, 2026

The first “Gardening in the Panhandle LIVE!” of 2022 will discuss growing tomatoes, live on Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. Eastern, noon Central. Recordings are posted afterward at tinyurl.com/GardeningLive. Zoom requires pre-registration, ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Event, Gardening, Gardening In The Panhandle, Horticulture, Julie McConnell, Tomato

Cold weather expected: Should I cover my plants?

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
May 12, 2026

How to best cover your plants, from the experts: Use a non-plastic covering. Frost cloths can be found at hardware stores and garden centers, or large blankets or bedsheets also work. The covering should drape over the ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cold Protection, Cold Temperatures, Freeze Warning, Gardeners, Gardening, Home Gardening, Horticulture, Leon County, Mark Tancig, Severe Weather, Winter Weather Watch

Citrus horticulture expert joins UF Indian River REC

by Brad Buck
May 12, 2026

By ROBIN KOESTOYO FORT PIERCE, Fla.---A scientist with a career invested in Florida citrus production will join the citrus research team from the heart of Florida's renowned grapefruit production region. A native of Brazil's famous citrus ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Citrus Greening Disease, Flavia Zambon, Grapefruit, HLB, Horticulture, Indian River Research And Education Center, Mandarin, Millennium Block, Ronald D. Cave, Rootstocks, Scions

UF/IFAS horticultural sciences professor elected to National Academy of Sciences

by Megan Winslow
May 12, 2026

The National Academy of Sciences elected Andrew Hanson, Griffin Sr. Eminent Scholar and horticultural sciences professor at the University of Florida (UF), as a member at its 161st annual meeting. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
Tags: Andrew Hanson, David Norton, Griffin Sr. Eminent Scholar, Horticultural Sciences Department, Horticulture, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, John Davis, Meredith Bauer, National Academy Of Sciences, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences

Summer seed saving: A Master Gardener shares tips on wildflower propagation

by Megan Winslow
May 12, 2026

Lois McNamara has been growing wildflowers for more than two decades, but she still remembers the species that endeared her to the hobby: blue larkspur. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Horticulture, Work & Life
Tags: (MGV), Beach Sunflower, Blanket Flower, Blue Larkspur, Cat Wofford, Coreopsis, Cutleaf Coneflower, Extension, Garden, Gardening, Hobby, Horticulture, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lois McNamara, Master Gardener Volunteer, Megan Winslow, Seed, Seed Saving, Summer, Tickseed, UF, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, University Of Florida, Wildflower

Papaya consumer popularity prompts UF/IFAS trial for commercial expansion

by Lourdes Mederos
May 12, 2026

Highlights: Papaya is an attractive fruit-bearing addition to homeowner landscapes, a key ingredient in savory dishes, and a delicious dessert fruit when picked ripe. South Florida’s climate provides a suitable year-round environment ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Alan Chambers, Commercial Horticulture, Horticulture, Papayas, Plant Breeding, UF/IFAS Solutions, UF/IFAS Tropical Research And Education Center

UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County director honored with national NACAA Distinguished Service Award

by Lourdes Mederos
May 12, 2026

The National Association of County Agricultural Agents has awarded Jonael Bosques, agriculture agent and director of UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County, with the prestigious Distinguished Service Award. Bosques is one of only three recipients ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, Animal Science, CAFE Latino, Coalition Of Florida Extension Educators For Latino Communities, Community Development, FACAA, Florida Association Of County Agricultural Agents, Forestry, Horticulture, Jonael Bosques, Livestock, National Association Of County Agricultural Agents, Natural Resources, Ranchers, Small Farms, UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County

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