Hello, Santa Rosa County. I'm Matheus "Matt" Pinhal, and I'm honored to be your new Agricultural Extension Agent with UF/IFAS. Originally from Brazil, I earned my bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering before coming to the United States ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Most people know Florida’s citrus industry is struggling with citrus greening. The threat, however, doesn’t exist in a silo, and residential trees – where the plant disease was first detected in the state – can serve as reservoirs for ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Irrigation is quite a controversial topic in horticulture. Far too often, clients come into the office with grass struggling or detrimental fungal concerns in their gardens. The “go to” conversation concerns the cultural practices being ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping,
Whether you want to know or not, mites are everywhere. If it makes you feel any better, a lot of mite species are harmless to humans and plants. However, there are quite a few mites that cause significant damage to garden and landscape plants. Before ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease
Foodscaping is a relatively new concept in horticulture which interplants edibles with ornamentals, or utilizes ornamentals that are also edible. One plant that exemplifies this is sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum). This plant is in ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Some things just aren't as they seem. This statement is true in almost every aspect of life. This is especially true when it comes to identifying insects. Recently, a client brought in some river birch leaves infested with insects she ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Greenhouses can be used to extend the growing season and to just grow unique plants year-round. While we usually think of greenhouses as growing structures that increase air temperature, they can also keep plants cooler during warmer months. ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Since its inception, the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program has been an integral part of the state’s agricultural and environmental landscape. Through this volunteer-based program, individuals receive comprehensive ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension