Thanksgiving week is upon on us. It’s a time for giving thanks, spending time with family and enjoying good food. For the farm to table foodies out there, eating local is all the rage. One of the ingredients hard to find locally though, is ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Growing citrus in Florida is challenging whether you are a commercial producer or a hobbyist gardener. Perhaps the biggest challenge to viable citrus production is HLB, short for huanglongbing, the endemic disease that has depleted about 75% ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes,
Houseplants are having a moment right now. Even I, a confirmed “brown thumb” have ventured into houseplant husbandry and been surprised by how enjoyable the hobby can be. As wonderful as houseplants are, if you share your home with four-legged ... READ MORE
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“What are those!?”As a Florida native I take the regular presence of the sandhill crane (Grus canadensis) for granted, but my out of state visitor was quite shaken both by their size and by their shrill call. To be fair, at just under ... READ MORE
Category: , Wildlife
Severe weather is common in Florida, but hurricanes are major storms that can cause unpredictable damage. Preparing trees for these events is nearly impossible. The best we can do is work to ensure they are planted in the right place, planted ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
4-H Projects 4-H members can choose from various projects focusing on science, engineering, technology, animals, agriculture, food & nutrition, outdoor adventures, marine science, public speaking, art, and wildlife. Any project that a 4-H'ers ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
The Impact of 4-H Youth 4-H began because adults in the farming community were unwilling to learn new agricultural technologies in the late 1800s. To combat this issue, researchers began tapping into youth. These researchers discovered that ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
A: This is one of the more popular inquiries we receive from landscapers and homeowners in our plant clinics. To answer this question, we typically recommend an organic mulch as it breaks down over time and enriches the soil. Examples ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Do you need to apply restricted use pesticides to you or your employer’s farm or business? Do you produce an agricultural commodity such as food crops, or nursery and greenhouse plant materials, etc.? If you or your employer owns or leases ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Fall is here, and it's time to huddle up to prepare your tailgate plans for football season—no need to scramble at home or while away. Health and nutrition can be part of your plans while enjoying delicious pre-game delights. Traditionally ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition