When we are having problems with our lawns or plants, the first thing that comes to mind is often that it is a pest or disease. We often overlook that it could be a problem with the soil. One of the first questions that I ask when folks come ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn
It’s been years since University of Florida Professor Emeritus George Hochmuth set foot inside a classroom, yet students from all over the world still benefit from his lessons every day. As the architect of Coursera’s Sustainable Agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables
• The University of Florida partners with AgriTech Corp. to offer a UF/IFAS-branded Soil Test Kit Powered by SoilKit®, tailored for Florida soils. • Easy-to-understand results help homeowners, landscapers and municipalities ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
You have probably heard about the SoilKit testing option that is available at local UF IFAS Extension offices. Why would you want to use a new testing kit when the traditional soil testing kit is still available? UF IFAS Extension SoilKit ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
The Extension Soil Testing Lab (ESTL) at the University of Florida is part of the greater UF/IFAS Analytical Services Laboratories that have been in operation for more than 60 years. The ESTL serves both the agricultural and horticultural ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes
Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office for some fun learning experiences this December! Below is our current class list for the month. Budgeting: Smart Choices, Smart Money December 5 | 4 pm – 6 pm Learn how to control ... READ MORE
Category: Events
Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office for some fun learning experiences this November! Below is our current class list for the month. Pasture Management for Horse Pastures & Paddocks November 1 | 6:30 pm – 8 pm Learn ... READ MORE
Category: Events
Florida’s year-round growing season is a great reason to love gardening. While we have different seasons, the one constant for our plants is the soil that they’re grown in. While we can control our plant’s water and fertilizer needs, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Summary Orange County Plant Clinic temporarily paused soil pH testing, but effective August 1st, 2023 we will resume offering this service for $2 per sample. This service is for residential samples only. If you are a contracted landscaper ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionThe first plant clinic for 2026 will be provided from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, March 20 at the temporary UF/IFAS Extension Annex located at the Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) in Fort Walton Beach. The plant clinic is designed to provide ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease