December marks the end of the year and the beginning of a new year. During this month, there is much to celebrate with the more well-known holidays such as Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa. In the food world, we participate in the observance ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
A: Pears are great trees for the horticulturally-challenged. They tolerate many different soil conditions, don't require much care or fertilizing once established, rarely need pruning, and can produce bumper crops of fruit for decades, with ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Pyrus communis 'Hood' Pears are placed in the Rose family (Rosaceae), subfamily Pomoideae along with apple and quince. The genus Pyrus is composed of about 22 species, found in Asia, Europe, and northern Africa. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
This is the season for fruit harvesting, particularly for those fruits in the rose family such as plum, quince, peach, pear and apple. Many avid home horticulturists have been enjoying the fruits of their labor, but some have been thwarted ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture