Are you a grower of woody ornamentals or are you an aspiring grower? Don’t miss out on the latest information and the camaraderie at the meeting. Register now for UF/IFAS Extension’s Woody Ornamental Production Field Day on October… Read More
It can be quite difficult to check soil fertility and acidity (EC (electrical conductivity) and pH) levels in large, potted woody ornamentals periodically, to monitor what is going on inside the potting media of the container. Conditions change… Read More
Urban forests, including trees and shrubs, are a critical resource. They provide a host of benefits that support our health and prosperity. Hurricanes can be extremely damaging to communities and urban forests. During these storms trees can become… Read More
Background The UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County office provides basic soil pH testing. Other tests are available through the UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Lab in Gainesville. Please contact our office if you have questions about soil tests or are… Read More
UF/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension is giving trees away to celebrate Arbor Day with a mail art contest. You can enter by sending mail art to the Hillsborough County Extension office. Be creative and have fun! When you create… Read More
Here is an important regulatory update if you are a commercial agricultrual producer. Attention farmers and ranchers. We want to give you a heads-up about a recent rule associated with the Florida Agricultural Best Management Practices Program (BMPs)… Read More
The Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMPs) were established in response to community concerns about water quality and water quantity issues in Florida. The GI-BMPs teach environmentally safe landscaping practices that help conserve and protect Florida’s ground and… Read More
Join us for a field day at Hibernia Nursery where UF/IFAS Extension will demonstrate new production technologies in irrigation, watering stations and pest control. An irrigation control system has been developed at the University of Florida, IFAS…. Read More
