Perhaps you've read about how beneficial cover crops can be for building your vegetable garden soil in the off season, and planted one over the summer. Now it's time to get the fall garden going, and you're wondering what to do with the cover ... READ MORE
Category: , Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
I recently received a call from a homeowner with a weed growing in her backyard that she couldn’t identify. Her neighbors had told her it was dangerous and she should burn it. She wanted to check in with Extension first. I had a guess after ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Weeds pose a persistent challenge in nurseries and greenhouses, making weed management and control crucial components of such operations. To help professionals master weed management, the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department’s Greenhouse ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, UF/IFAS Teaching
Pastures are starting to green up and warm season weeds are growing. This is a good time of year to scout for toxic weeds. It is much easier and less costly to manage weeds when they are young. Waiting for the plants to become established and ... READ MORE
Category: , Livestock
As I wait in line at the garden center to pay for my new spring plant purchase, I see big stacks of “weed & feed” and other lawn fertilizers conveniently located to grab and go on the way out the door. The images of lush green grass ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Join us at the UF/IFAS Brevard Extension office for some fun learning experiences! Below is our current class list for the month. Climate Smart Floridians Virtual Course October 5 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm This six-week interactive program ... READ MORE
Category: Events
OrangeTV, the official channel of Orange County, Florida's government, recently visited the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center to discuss our research and UF/IFAS Extension. Dr. Chris Marble is an assistant professor in the department ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension
Authored by Amanda Decker UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Summer Intern Graduating UF CALS December, 2022 B.S. Plant Science specialization in Plant Breeding and Genetics What Makes Gardening in Florida so Different? Many gardeners, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Turfgrass dominates Central Florida landscapes. The living green carpet provides plenty of benefits, but turf can be a thirsty bug buffet demanding time, money, and expertise. Did you know that we put more than half of our drinking water in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water