Tag: soil

So You Want to be a Farmer? Workshop Series

by Molly Jameson
January 3, 2017

Did you know that Leon County’s farmers are an aging group, averaging 59.8 years in 2007 and 62.2 years in 2012 (Ag Censes)? In Leon County, there were also 12%, 10%, and 13% decreases in number of farms, acres of farmland, and value of products ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management
Tags: Agriculture, Beginning Farmer, Events And Activities, Farm Business, Farmer Series, Pest Management, Soil, Upcoming Events/Class, Water

Create a Tropical Hanging Garden with Bromeliads

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 30, 2015

Guest article for the Tallahassee Democrat October 30, 2015 By Mike Fagan Just imagine walking through a tropical rain forest with lush green plants and colorful bromeliads growing in the trees over your head. Do you think ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES
Tags: Driftwood And Rain Forests, October-December 2015, Soil

Soil: What’s Alive Beneath Our Feet?

by tavandiver
January 22, 2015

You’re digging up a ridiculously stubborn patch of Florida betony when an earthworm crawls across your path. As you break apart the soil in your hands a world of active organisms is being sifted through your fingers. Fertile soil is teeming ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Fertilizer, General Gardening, Healthy Soil, Microbes, Mulch, Organisms, Panhandle Gardening, Plant Growth, Soil, Soil Activity, Soil Management, Winter 2015

Healthy Gardens Require Living Soils

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 2, 2015

Tallahassee Democrat January 2, 2015 Carrots in Soil. Photo by Katie Harris, Full Earth Farm By Molly Jameson Whether you are ready to start your very first garden or want to revitalize your existing garden, the ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
Tags: Beans And Peas, January-March 2015, Mycorrhizae Fungi, Soil, Uncategorized

So, You Have Alkaline Soil…

by tavandiver
February 25, 2014

So you have alkaline soil… What next? Throughout the Panhandle, a common problem that often arises is finding a way to raise soil pH. This is due to the fact that we often encounter sandy, acid soils in this region. An often overlooked issue ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Annuals, Garden Design, General Gardening, Native Plants, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials, Soil

WERE YOU BORN WITH A BROWN THUMB?

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 27, 2014

Overcoming the “brown thumb syndrome” Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat Photo by Deborah Lawson: European fan palm is planted in the wrong place. January 24, 2014 By Deborah Lawson I’m being silly – there’s really no ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Tags: Alkaline, January -March 2014, Nutrients In Soil, Soil

Winterizing Garden Tools

by BLOGS.IFAS
December 20, 2013

Tallahassee Democrat December 20, 2013 By: Taylor Vandiver Photo by: Taylor Vandiver Due to a lack of snow, Florida's winter landscape chores are relatively uncomplicated. However, that doesn't mean they're unimportant. As the growing season ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES
Tags: Loppers And Saws, Lubricate, October - December 2014, Pruners, Soil, Tools

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