Garden Festival and Plant Sale They say time flies while you’re having fun. This may explain why the Garden Festival feels like it is coming so quickly. Yes, the Annual Plant Sale, which comes on… Read More
Florida grows great vegetables Florida’s great for growing vegetables, really it is. We rank second only behind California for vegetable production in the US. One thing that sets us apart is our mild winters. It’s… Read More
Highlands County Agricultural Tour Tickets are now ON SALE! Tickets for our Southern Highlands County Tour taking place on Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 are available! Dates/Times: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 – Northern Highlands County Agricultural… Read More
The world is divided into two types of people, cat lovers and dog lovers. Occasionally you run into someone like myself that like both. Each animal has its own charm, the loyal dog and the… Read More
Does my ficus need a jacket? Florida usually has several days that your more tropical plants might be in danger. When frost is predicted you will want to protect your more… Read More
To Bee or not to Bee Everyone is worried about the bees. Since colony collapse started being recognized as in issue in the 2007, the word is out that bees may be… Read More
Florida’s bountiful vegetables Florida is known for a lot of unique things. Palm trees, beaches, warm breezes, orange trees, and cattle are signature Florida images. Vegetable fields do not come to most people’s minds, partly… Read More
The Highlands County Master Gardeners have been working hard all year for what should culminate as their best plant sale ever. Saturday, November 18th from 9 am until 3 pm they will be filling the… Read More
You Have To Love What You Do It is not as common as it used to be for a man to work 5-years at a job. Yesterday, I had the pleasure of recognizing Mr. David… Read More
Article written by UF/IFAS Extension Highlands County Horticulture Extension Agent: David Austin I hear it often, “The tomatoes in Florida don’t taste like the ones up north” and “Those grocery store tomatoes don’t have any… Read More
